President Obama has revealed he and Michelle were Prince fans as he paid tribute to the 'creative icon.'
The
Purple Rain hitmaker was found dead at his Paisley Park mansion,
Minnesota, this morning, his publicist confirmed. He was 57.
Now
Barack Obama has said that he and the First Lady 'join millions of fans
from around the world in mourning the sudden death of Prince.'
The president praised the legendary singer who had forever left his mark on the music industry.
President Obama has revealed he and Michelle were Prince fans as he paid tribute to the 'creative icon'
'Today, the world lost a creative icon,' Obama said in the post on his Facebook page.
'Few
artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more
distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent. As one of
the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time, Prince did it all.
Funk. R&B. Rock and roll. He was a virtuoso instrumentalist, a
brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer.'
'“A strong spirit transcends rules,” Prince once said -- and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative.'
The president ended his statement by passing on his thoughts and prayers for Prince's loved ones.
The
Obamas are the latest in a series of celebrities to pay tribute to the
music icon who died unexpectedly. His death came just days after the
singer was rushed to hospital from his private plane with severe flu.
Barack Obama has said that he and the
First Lady 'join millions of fans from around the world in mourning the
sudden death of Prince'
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