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Celebs pay tribute to Prince

11y By Bongiwe Tshiqi

We received extremely shocking news yesterday, Prince passed away. The funk master and style icon died in his home in the US at the age of 57. The exact cause of his death is still being investigated but he was briefly hospitalised last week for the flu.

The news sent shock waves across the world with many celebrities reacting with sadness and dedications. Here are a few of the moving tributes.

 

My alter ego ? we love u #Prince #RIP

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#Legend #Icon GONE TOO SOON!!! #RIPPrince celebrating how much he touched my life through his music ???

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Sometimes it snows in April? #ripprince

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King

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Until the end of time . I’ll be there for you … You are my heart and I….. Truly adore you. • #prince. ☝?️

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#purplereignRIPPrince

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#RIPPrinceOfPop #Prince #PrinceOfPop #RIPPrince

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#RIPPrince ??? #purplereign ??

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Prince, thank you! You’ve inspired us to always live in the art??❤️

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