RIP: Prince found dead at his studio mansion

Prince has been found dead at his recording studios in Minneapolis.

Us gossip site TMZ reports police were called to Paisley Park on Thursday morning and his publicist has now confirmed the 57-year-old star's death.
Carver County Chief Deputy Jason Kamerud said police responded to a medical call at 9.43am and the crime lab and medical examiner are on scene.

#Death Investigation at #Prince's #PaisleyPark studios near Minneapolis. Details so far: https://t.co/QmSCdDPeq7 via @KSTP

— Farrah Fazal (@FarrahFazal) April 21, 2016

A reporter from local TV station KSTP, Farrah Fazal, tweeted this afternoon: "BREAKING: Deputies say they are now doing "death investigation" at Prince's PaisleyPark recording studios near Minneapolis. @ KSTP."
Celebrities and fans have flooded social media with tributes, with Katy Perry tweeting: "And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic. Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much..."

The news comes days after the singer was released from hospital after a bout of flu.

PRINCE TRIBUTES

Thank you God for letting us experience the GREATNESS that is
Prince! What a blessing! #RipPrince

— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) April 21, 2016

Now Prince? No no no.. RIP You genius x

— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) April 21, 2016

We've just lost an incredible talent! So sorry to hear about #Prince we will always love your music forever and ever! #RIPPrince

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) April 21, 2016