It was so sudden. I was excited to be able to see him again (20 Feb at The Sydney Opera House) 3rd time I've seen him overall, and I happy reading about the other shows etc and this happens. It totally floored me. The only other experience I can compare this to is when David Bowie died, I bought the new album on his b-day looking forward to interviews, promotions etc and then he was gone. But least you knew what he had died from Cancer.

With Prince, I found out by switching on the radio to a station I normally don't listen to, they played When Doves Cry and I was like "cool they are playing him" and afterward the dj started referring to him in the past tense and said that he had died at home. I came here first and the site was down so I switched on Sky News and it was confirmed. Coming here has helped a great deal, it been tough we all want to know what happened to him and want to celebrate his legacy.....and the waiting just hurts because of the bullshit that always follows a high profile case.

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DJ2Sad said:

Astasheiks said:

I still can't believe it

DJ2Sad said:

2020 said:

DJ2Sad said:

Prince's family issued a statement about planning a memorial for in the near future. Per ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/Ent...d=38938646

EXCELLENT NEWS! This is so very needed for so many

Great news hopefully with people who knew and loved him

Michael Jackson's memorial was very sad to me, so i expect the same with Prince's one.

OK NOW WAIT A MINUTE!

Has anyone seen this article where the "family" states that all reports of his body being cremated, and a funeral service having taken place are untrue???

So does this mean that his body is still intact? Did I totally imagine that detauiled article Sheila E was quoted in describing the funeral, and cremation in detail?... at this point I believe absolutely nothing.

http://v103.cbslocal.com/...ken-place/

http://www.rollingstone.c...e-20160507

Rolling Stone article is a little clearer and more reliable. Doesn't mention the family stating his cremation was a lie.

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"Memorial in near future" Now when is the near future again?

Perhaps other reports have been gossip but the "near" future is something we've been hearing for a while now.

purplejizz said:

http://www.rollingstone.c...e-20160507

Rolling Stone article is a little clearer and more reliable. Doesn't mention the family stating his cremation was a lie.

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So then what's with the pics of Tyka and her son at the funeral home, carrying what was supposedly Prince's ashes under the coat?

TMZ says private memorial in Beverly Hills

http://www.tmz.com/2016/0...n-of-life/

eOnline is reporting that Mayte and Mani held a private memorial for Prince:

http://www.eonline.com/ne...ate-legend

tmo1965 said:

tmo1965 said:

Wow, Greg Phillinganes played ´Sometimes it snows in April´ and ´Venus de Milo´ on the piano at the memorial. This is something I would love to see

I just read this but not sure if it accurate:

An email obtained by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS details plans concerning a funeral for Prince this weekend.

According to the email sent by Sebenaler on Tuesday to police staff, the funeral is scheduled to take place at the church at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday

The email states that the event is to be private and is invite only.

The police department is expecting 300-500 guests, according to the email.

The police chief’s email states that 30-50 of the guests are considered “high profile”.

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http://kstp.com/news/email-details-prince-funeral-minnetonka-jehovahs-witness-kindom-hall-police-traffic-crowd-control/4136002/</p>

starrlight said:

I just read this but not sure if it accurate:

An email obtained by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS details plans concerning a funeral for Prince this weekend.

According to the email sent by Sebenaler on Tuesday to police staff, the funeral is scheduled to take place at the church at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday

The email states that the event is to be private and is invite only.

The police department is expecting 300-500 guests, according to the email.

The police chief’s email states that 30-50 of the guests are considered “high profile”.

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http://kstp.com/news/email-details-prince-funeral-minnetonka-jehovahs-witness-kindom-hall-police-traffic-crowd-control/4136002/</p>

Thanks I hope it doesn't turn into a circus

Strange... such a shrewed business man who loathe the thought of his music , artifacts, name and likeness being used as anyone sees fit, to not have a will in place. Has anyone every thought that the few who may have known (family) hid/destroyed the will? He took on WB, Ebay, Pirate Bay, Youtube, for the same exact reasons but never prepared a will? Some more due diligence is in order. Things are moving too fast.

There's an update on Tyka's FB: the funeral/memorial/tribute will be held in August ...

Given how private Prince was and how seriously Kingdom Hall takes the focus of worship of Jehovah during ceremonies, I hope most people respect and honor Prince's memory for his chosen faith and not sensationalize his funeral-TMZ and tabloids are a given that they won't. Although, I disagree with many tenets of the faith itself, Prince found comfort in the faith and I respect his commitment to it during his life because I know the amount of missionary work from proselytizing and bible study required to be on and given his nature as a celebrity had to have been challenging. After Sunday, it will be final acceptance that Prince Rogers Nelson made his transition from Earth to the afterlife.

Menes said:

At least there's no drama about the various memorials according to Tyka. Hopefully this will put some fans at ease.

And hopefully there truly isn't any in-fighting within the family.

I truly do hope that the family appoints someone knowledgeable and capable to handle the business side of his estate. I know the Jacksons aren't happy with John Branca and the guys running MJ's estate but I think most people have to agree that they've all done a fine job thus far. Hopefully Prince will have representatives just as savvy.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_PRINCE_MEMORIAL?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

The Associated Press has also reported on the Jehovah Witness invitation-only, private memorial for this weekend.

Alot of people love him and wanted to honor him in their own way. That's always a very good thing.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_PRINCE_MEMORIAL?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

The Associated Press also reported on the tribute today.