Prince, the Purple Rain star’s life in pictures

Prince performs for members of the news media in Miami Beach, Florida, US, February 1, 2007. (REUTERS)

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Prince performs for members of the news media in Miami Beach, Florida, US, February 1, 2007. (REUTERS)

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Prince performs during his Diamonds and Pearls Tour at the Earl's Court Arena in London, Britain, June 15, 1992. (REUTERS)

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Prince makes a surprise appearance on the American Idol TV show finale in Hollywood, Los Angeles, US, May 24, 2006. (REUTERS)

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Prince at the Hop Farm Festival near Paddock Wood, southern England July 3, 2011.

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Prince gives his acceptance speech after being named Male Artist of the Decade at the 14th annual Soul Train Music Awards in Los Angeles, US, March 4, 2000. (REUTERS)

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Prince accepts his award for best male R&B artist at the 2006 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, US, June 27, 2006. (REUTERS)

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Prince performs on stage at Yas Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 14, 2010. (REUTERS)

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Prince during his Diamonds and Pearls Tour in London, Britain, June 15, 1992. (REUTERS)

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Prince performs during the half-time show of the NFL's Super Bowl XLI football game between the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Florida, US, February 4, 2007. (REUTERS)

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Prince performs at Budapest's Sziget music festival on an island in the Danube River, August 9, 2011. (REUTERS)

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Prince performs in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 14, 2010. (REUTERS)

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(FILES) This file photo taken on March 15, 2004 shows Prince performing a song of George Harrison along with Tom Petty after the late Beatle was inducted during the 19th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in New York City. (AFP)

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In this November 22, 2015 file photo, Prince presents the award for favourite album -- soul/R&B at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (AP)

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In this May 19, 2013 file photo, Prince performs at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, USA. (AP)