Prince dead: Stars and fans pay tribute to legendary musician over Twitter

Stars have paid tribute to musician Prince, who was found dead today in his Paisley Park Studios in Minneapolis. He was 57.

Prince's publicist confirmed reports on entertainment website TMZ that the musician had died in his home in suburban Minneapolis.

He is one of the best-selling artists of all time, shifting over 100 million records worldwide and winning seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award.

AP reports that fans have gathered outside Paisley Park to pay tribute to the icon.

#RIP our dearly beloved #Prince. Tears and love on our tour bus. @CHICorg @nilerodgers I'll never forget my brother. We've had #good times
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) 21 April 2016

And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much...
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) 21 April 2016

RIP to @prince…a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) 21 April 2016

I'm shocked to hear that Prince passed at such a young age. Musically, he could do it all: sing, play, arrange and produce. Love & Mercy
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) 21 April 2016

R.I. P. #Prince. An exceptional talent! He made an enormous contribution to music.
— Carole King (@Carole_King) 21 April 2016

This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
Condolences to his family & 2 us all
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 21, 2016

Please tell me that Prince is not dead.
— Trevor Nelson (@DJTrevorNelson) 21 April 2016

Prince was a true innovator and a singular artist. His music and influence will live on for generations. Rest in peace.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) 21 April 2016

Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) 21 April 2016

Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) 21 April 2016

Prince was a true gentleman, a king among men. He was as sharp and as talented as they come. I'm so glad I was lucky enough to work with him
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) 21 April 2016

Truly saddens me about the passing of Prince. He was inspiring to me. God Bless.
— Ray Liotta (@rayliotta) 21 April 2016

PRINCE, sad to say, has passed on!!! He was a Giant. My deep condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) April 21, 2016

R.I.P. Prince ... One of Miles Davis' last collaborators. You will be woefully missed ...
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) 21 April 2016

Seems like I’m in a dream. @Prince dead at 57. There are no words to describe this loss.
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) 21 April 2016

Prince was the greatest live performer I ever saw.
A musical genius ablaze with astounding, sexually charged energy. Loved him. RIP
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) 21 April 2016

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