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Memorial page of Prince (née Prince Rogers Nelson)
Prince (née Prince Rogers Nelson)

Memorial Page for Prince (née Prince Rogers Nelson)

Jun 7, 1958 – Apr 21, 2016(57 years)Died in:Chanhassen, Carver County

American musician

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Memorial Candles

2 candles

Emoria lights a memorial candle for Prince's birthday.

Emoria

June 7th, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Prince.

Emoria

April 21st, 2026

Condolence Book

0 Entries

Memories

43 memories

Prince For You one sheet

Prince For You one sheet

2023 GT Celebration‎

2023 GT Celebration‎

OFFICIAL PROGRAM FROM PRINCE MEMORIAL

OFFICIAL PROGRAM FROM PRINCE MEMORIAL

Minneapolis neighborhood Harrison (52160664366)

Minneapolis neighborhood Harrison (52160664366)

Bathing in the purple rain (25994794964)

Bathing in the purple rain (25994794964)

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View from Eureka tower

View from Eureka tower

Please attribute to Lorie Shaull if used elsewhere.

Please attribute to Lorie Shaull if used elsewhere.

Please attribute to Lorie Shaull if used elsewhere.

Please attribute to Lorie Shaull if used elsewhere.

Biography

Cause of Death

fentanyl toxicity

Children

2

Religion

Jehovah's Witnesses

Burial Place

Paisley Park

Occupation(13)

film actorsingerfilm directorsinger-songwriterscreenwriterrecord producerfilm score composerfilm producermulti-instrumentalistdancerguitaristcomposeractor

Awards(9)

Academy Award for Best Original Song ScoreRock and Roll Hall of FameWebby Lifetime Achievement AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Original Songhonorary doctorateGolden Raspberry Award for Worst ActorGolden Raspberry Award for Worst DirectorGolden Raspberry Award for Worst Original SongGrammy Awards

Spouse(2)

Mayte GarciaManuela Testolini

Education(3)

Central High SchoolCentral High SchoolMiddle Tennessee State University

Prince (* June 7, 1958 in Minneapolis; † April 21, 2016 in Chanhassen) was an american musician. He was 57 years old. He was married to Mayte Garcia and Manuela Testolini. He had at least 1 child (1 son). His education included Central High School, Central High School and Middle Tennessee State University. His faith was Jehovah's Witnesses. He received 9 awards, including Academy Award for Best Original Song Score, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His cause of death was fentanyl toxicity. He was buried at Paisley Park.

Life Events

13 Events

Born in Minneapolis, Hennepin County

1958

Academy Award for Best Original Song Score

1985

Purple Rain

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor

1987

Under the Cherry Moon

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director

1987

Under the Cherry Moon

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song

1987

Love or Money

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song

1987

Love or Money

Married Mayte Garcia

1996

until 2000

Married Manuela Testolini

2001

until 2007

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2004

Webby Lifetime Achievement Award

2006

Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song

2007

Died in Chanhassen, Carver County (fentanyl toxicity)

2016

honorary doctorate

2018

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Family Tree

  • Mattie Shaw
  • John L. Nelson
  • Amiir Gregory Nelson
  • Tyka Nelson

Resting place

Paisley Park

Chanhassen

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Prince (née Prince Rogers Nelson). Forever remembered.