Prince: His Life in Pictures
Look back on the late star's incredible life
By Madeline Boardman April 21, 2016 at 06:13 PM EDT
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Prince's Life in Pictures
Prince's Life in Pictures
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Beloved musician Prince died in 2016. The iconic performer, who was 57 at the time of his death, was reported dead at his studio Paisley Park in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Born Prince Rogers Nelson, the late singer picked up multiple Grammys during his illustrious career, including one as recently as 2007, taking home Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for "Future Baby Mama." See photo highlights from his life, ahead.
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Prince Performing in New York City on February 15, 1980
Prince Performing in New York City on February 15, 1980
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Prince on The Purple Rain Tour in 1984
Prince on The Purple Rain Tour in 1984
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Prince on the Purple Rain Tour on September 13, 1984
Prince on the Purple Rain Tour on September 13, 1984
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Prince Performing on February 19, 1985
Prince Performing on February 19, 1985
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Prince Performing on February 19, 1985
Prince Performing on February 19, 1985
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Prince Performing on April 30, 1990
Prince Performing on April 30, 1990
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Prince Performing in London on August 22, 1990
Prince Performing in London on August 22, 1990
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Prince Performing in February 1991
Prince Performing in February 1991
Credit: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images
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Prince Performing on June 15, 1992
Prince Performing on June 15, 1992
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Prince Performing on March 1, 1995
Prince Performing on March 1, 1995
Credit: Mick Hutson/Redferns
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Prince Performing in March 1995
Prince Performing in March 1995
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Prince Performing on October 10, 1997
Prince Performing on October 10, 1997
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Prince at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2004
Prince Performing at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2004
Credit: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images
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Prince at the 10th Anniversary Essence Music Festival on July 2, 2004
Prince at the 10th Anniversary Essence Music Festival on July 2, 2004
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Prince at the 10th Anniversary Essence Music Festival on July 2, 2004
Prince at the 10th Anniversary Essence Music Festival on July 2, 2004
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Prince at the 77th Annual Academy Awards on February 27, 2005
Prince at the 77th Annual Academy Awards on February 27, 2005
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Prince at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards on March 19, 2005
Prince at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards on March 19, 2005
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Prince at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards on March 19, 2005
Prince at the 36th Annual NAACP Image Awards on March 19, 2005
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Prince Performing on May 24, 2006
Prince Performing on May 24, 2006
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Prince at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007
Prince at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007
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Prince at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007
Prince at Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007
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Prince at the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 22, 2012
Prince Performing at the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 22, 2012
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Prince at SXSW on March 16, 2013
Prince at SXSW on March 16, 2013
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Prince at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on May 19, 2013
Prince Performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on May 19, 2013
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Prince Performing on March 8, 2014
Prince Performing on March 8, 2014
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Prince at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2015
Prince at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2015
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Prince Performing on April 9, 2015
Prince Performing on April 9, 2015
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