Celebs pay tribute to Prince

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.

Thank You! For being true to your craft. I will forever be inspired. You were your authentic self in the international industry and stuck it out no matter what anyone said. A lesson that the SA industry and the people running it still need to understand… To do for the people, coz it’s the people who need it the most. ❤️ You were always a King to me, and always will be. #embracetruetalent #givecreditwherecreditisdue

A photo posted by Denise Zimba (@missdenisezimba) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:33am PDT

My alter ego ? we love u #Prince #RIP

A photo posted by Keyshia Cole (@keyshiacole) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:34am PDT

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

A photo posted by taraji p henson (@tarajiphenson) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:38pm PDT

Sometimes it snows in April? #ripprince

A photo posted by Gunzah Blaze (@thandiswamazwai) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:31am PDT

Wow!!! I can’t even believe this!!! ?? I will never forget this day that you came on the iheart stage and blessed with this performance and I will never forget your many inspiring and helpful conservations. I love you. You will be sorely missed. ?? #RIPPRINCE

A photo posted by Mary J Blige (@therealmaryjblige) on Apr 21, 2016 at 12:32pm PDT

King

A photo posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Apr 21, 2016 at 10:34am PDT

? #RIP Prince 7 June 1958- 21 April 2016 My favourite songs: When doves cry, Purple Rain & Diamonds and Pearls. Thank You for the music… ❤️

A photo posted by Lira (@miss_lira) on Apr 21, 2016 at 10:33am PDT

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Apr 21, 2016 at 3:00pm PDT

Truly A Sad and Unforgettable Day. Thank You For All That You’ve Done To Pave The Way For Us Artists. You Will Missed, But Not Forgotten. May Your Music Live On Forever In All Of Our Hearts. #Timeless. #Prince ❤️

A photo posted by Ciara (@ciara) on Apr 21, 2016 at 4:27pm PDT

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

A photo posted by Zoë Kravitz (@zoeisabellakravitz) on Apr 21, 2016 at 10:21am PDT

#purplereignRIPPrince

A photo posted by kellyrowland (@kellyrowland) on Apr 21, 2016 at 10:51am PDT

#RIPPrinceOfPop #Prince #PrinceOfPop #RIPPrince

A photo posted by Arthur Mafokate (@arthurmafokate) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:53am PDT

#RIPPrince ??? #purplereign ??

A photo posted by thembiseete Wears Mherbelin ⌚️ (@thembiseete) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:03am PDT

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

A photo posted by Tasha4realsmith (@tasha4realsmith) on Apr 22, 2016 at 12:53am PDT