The 57-year-old artist died Thursday morning at his home outside the northern U.S. city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born Prince Rogers Nelson, the multi-talented and influential musician is known for such songs as "1999," "Little Red Corvette," and "Purple Rain," the title track of his breakthrough 1984 album and movie.
Fans Remember Music Icon Prince

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Donnie Straub of Minneapolis touches a star bearing U.S. music superstar Prince's name on an exterior wall of First Avenue, the nightclub where Prince got his start in Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 21, 2016.

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A couple watches on as fans gather at Harlem's Apollo Theater to celebrate the life of deceased musician Prince in the Manhattan borough of New York, April 21, 2016.

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The Texas Rangers play the Houston Astros as the Rangers broadcast a symbol on the large video screen over the right field roof honoring singer Prince during a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, April 21, 2016.

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The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans is lit up in the color purple to honor pop legend Prince, April 21, 2016.