This memoriam done by Vogue when Denis transitioned summed her historically very well

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https://www.vogue.com/article/vanity-prince-last-dragon-rihanna-80s

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Goddess4Real said:

Prince Nelson. Retweeted

Prince Nelson.‏ @BestPrincevids 8 Aug 2017

Look at Vanity making sure nobody talking shit about her man.

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Good for her!!

Goddess4Real said:

Prince Nelson. Retweeted

Prince Nelson.‏ @BestPrincevids 11 Sep 2016

One of many letters Prince wrote to Vanity when she was sick. Somebody needs to get these onions outta here.

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Such a beautiful note.

cloveringold85 said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

Goddess4Real said:

Prince Nelson. Retweeted

Prince Nelson.‏ @BestPrincevids 11 Sep 2016

One of many letters Prince wrote to Vanity when she was sick. Somebody needs to get these onions outta here.

cloveringold85 said:

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Prince and Vanity shared a special time together on earth -- now, they are together again in the heavens. Eternal love.

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I really think he missed her, terribly.

I think he missed her too. When he learned of her death he was shattered.

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The news of her passing shattered Prince. He lingered in his hotel room, getting to the first show a little later than planned — even operating on Princetime, he was usually a very punctual performer.

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“He literally found out a few hours before he was due on stage,” Dainty reveals. “One of the guys around him said, ‘Oh, we’ve got a problem’. It was breaking news in the afternoon, our time.

“We were all a little bit concerned — his bodyguard and his assistant. That was a very unfortunate day. You wouldn’t have been surprised if you’d got the call saying he needs to postpone the show for 24 hours, he’s too much in grief. But he went on. He was very emotional on stage.”

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Within moments of walking on stage that night, Prince stated: “I just found out someone dear to us has passed away, I’m gonna dedicated this song to her.”

He then launched into Little Red Corvette, with a touch of Dirty Mind.

He also changed the name “Electra” in The Ladder to “Vanity” and tweaked the lyrics to state: “He had a subject named Vanity, he loved her with a passion uncontested, one day her smile went away.”

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After the encore, Prince told the audience: “I am new to this playing alone. I thank you all for being patient. I’m trying to stay focused, it’s a little heavy for me tonight ... she knows about this one.”

He then played Purple Rain’s The Beautiful Ones (ending the song whispering “Denise, Denise”), before veering off script.

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The article is long.He goes on to tel the story of telling Chick throw her in the pool.So, yes he was affected. This concert was a gift because he stated he loved her with a passion uncontested. He let us know which songs were for her. They had a special bond. That cover from RS realally captures it all. Who knew he would join her just 66 days later. I will veer from the discussion that screams to be discussed. They died close together. Weird but no coincidence.

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/music/secrets-behind-princes-last-australian-tour-a-year-on-from-his-death/news-story/863184e9c34ac401ed57e1037e73cbaa

Vashtix said:

Thank you Purplegirl100 and all who remembered the anniversary of Denise's Passing on the 15th. We paid tribute to her on Facebook as well. No more sorrow, no more pain. Rest in Heaven angel.

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She was so lovely - inside and out, and she and Prince made such a beautiful couple.

donnyenglish said:

Vashtix said:

cloveringold85 said:

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Prince and Vanity shared a special time together on earth -- now, they are together again in the heavens. Eternal love.

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I really think he missed her, terribly.

I think he missed her too. When he learned of her death he was shattered.

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The news of her passing shattered Prince. He lingered in his hotel room, getting to the first show a little later than planned — even operating on Princetime, he was usually a very punctual performer.

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“He literally found out a few hours before he was due on stage,” Dainty reveals. “One of the guys around him said, ‘Oh, we’ve got a problem’. It was breaking news in the afternoon, our time.

“We were all a little bit concerned — his bodyguard and his assistant. That was a very unfortunate day. You wouldn’t have been surprised if you’d got the call saying he needs to postpone the show for 24 hours, he’s too much in grief. But he went on. He was very emotional on stage.”

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Within moments of walking on stage that night, Prince stated: “I just found out someone dear to us has passed away, I’m gonna dedicated this song to her.”

He then launched into Little Red Corvette, with a touch of Dirty Mind.

He also changed the name “Electra” in The Ladder to “Vanity” and tweaked the lyrics to state: “He had a subject named Vanity, he loved her with a passion uncontested, one day her smile went away.”

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After the encore, Prince told the audience: “I am new to this playing alone. I thank you all for being patient. I’m trying to stay focused, it’s a little heavy for me tonight ... she knows about this one.”

He then played Purple Rain’s The Beautiful Ones (ending the song whispering “Denise, Denise”), before veering off script.

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The article is long.He goes on to tel the story of telling Chick throw her in the pool.So, yes he was affected. This concert was a gift because he stated he loved her with a passion uncontested. He let us know which songs were for her. They had a special bond. That cover from RS realally captures it all. Who knew he would join her just 66 days later. I will veer from the discussion that screams to be discussed. They died close together. Weird but no coincidence.

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/music/secrets-behind-princes-last-australian-tour-a-year-on-from-his-death/news-story/863184e9c34ac401ed57e1037e73cbaa

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AnnaStesia10 said:

Oh precious Denise! I cant believe it has been 2 yrs. My mother passed 3 yrs ago on Feb 14th, so honestly I always wrap Denise's passing with my mothers. Two beautiful, unique and quirky souls in heaven and at rest. God bless Denise and we all 💜 u!!!

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Sorry for your loss.

Where were ALL of U when Denise "Vanity" Matthews was broke and sick? When she really needed your support & help U were NOWHERE to be found. Seems too little too late to me.Smh

cloveringold85 said:

ChocolateBox3121 said:

Where were ALL of U when Denise "Vanity" Matthews was broke and sick? When she really needed your support & help U were NOWHERE to be found. Seems too little too late to me.Smh

I can only speak for myself- I hadn't followed "Vanity", aka Denise Matthews since the 80's (in the 90s, I stopped following Prince too). Over the years, I remember seeing her on TBN and other Christian programs in late 90's and early 00s, but I never paid full attention. It was the shock of Prince dying within 2 months of her that drew me back. I know sad, but it is what it is. I have learned so much about her in the last 2 years. If I had been a follower of hers all throughout and if she was sick, and broke, I would've tried to contribute.

Maybe you knew her personally? If you did, I'm sorry for your loss.

ChocolateBox3121 said:

purplegirl00 said:

ChocolateBox3121 said:

Where were ALL of U when Denise "Vanity" Matthews was broke and sick? When she really needed your support & help U were NOWHERE to be found. Seems too little too late to me.Smh

I can only speak for myself- I hadn't followed "Vanity", aka Denise Matthews since the 80's (in the 90s, I stopped following Prince too). Over the years, I remember seeing her on TBN and other Christian programs in late 90's and early 00s, but I never paid full attention. It was the shock of Prince dying within 2 months of her that drew me back. I know sad, but it is what it is. I have learned so much about her in the last 2 years. If I had been a follower of hers all throughout and if she was sick, and broke, I would've tried to contribute.

Maybe you knew her personally? If you did, I'm sorry for your loss.

What really bothered me, was there were post on her asking for help for her and NO ONE cared to. But after she passed away it was thread after threads of condolences here. Smh

But thanks for your response. She's in a better place now.

endiadj said:

ChocolateBox3121 said:

Where were ALL of U when Denise "Vanity" Matthews was broke and sick? When she really needed your support & help U were NOWHERE to be found. Seems too little too late to me.Smh

I don't get why she would ask complete strangers for help when she had so many connections to rich people whom she knew over half her life and would've helped her without question. There's no way Prince would've said no to helping her. I don't understand it.

Those so called rich people didn't really care about her. But one person that did still care was Prince.

ChocolateBox3121 said:

Vashtix said:

ChocolateBox3121 said:

What really bothered me, was there were post on her asking for help for her and NO ONE cared to. But after she passed away it was thread after threads of condolences here. Smh

But thanks for your response. She's in a better place now.

I am sorry for your loss also. This thread was not meant to offend. Just honoring her and not forgetting.

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Hmmm, I really don't think it's fair to say that no one cared. Perhaps a lot of people didn't even know how sick she was until she passed away? There were many people praying for her and I'm sure they tried to help, financially, but in all honesty, none of us really know how many people tried to help her. I'm sure Prince offered to help with her medical expenses; he would be the first in line to help Denise.

cloveringold85 said:

Vashtix said:

ChocolateBox3121 said: I am sorry for your loss also. This thread was not meant to offend. Just honoring her and not forgetting.

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Hmmm, I really don't think it's fair to say that no one cared. Perhaps a lot of people didn't even know how sick she was until she passed away? There were many people praying for her and I'm sure they tried to help, financially, but in all honesty, none of us really know how many people tried to help her. I'm sure Prince offered to help with her medical expenses; he would be the first in line to help Denise.

It was a few threads here, about Denise's dire situation and begging for people to buy her book to help her financially. Not to mention Denise herself constantly asking for her fans to buy her relaunched, discounted, autobiography that she was frantically putting together. Before she tragically passed away. That was virtually IGNORED here. I'm sorry I'm not biting my tongue about this.

ChocolateBox3121 said:

cloveringold85 said:

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Hmmm, I really don't think it's fair to say that no one cared. Perhaps a lot of people didn't even know how sick she was until she passed away? There were many people praying for her and I'm sure they tried to help, financially, but in all honesty, none of us really know how many people tried to help her. I'm sure Prince offered to help with her medical expenses; he would be the first in line to help Denise.

It was a few threads here, about Denise's dire situation and begging for people to buy her book to help her financially. Not to mention Denise herself constantly asking for her fans to buy her relaunched, discounted, autobiography that she was frantically putting together. Before she tragically passed away. That was virtually IGNORED here. I'm sorry I'm not biting my tongue about this.

But Prince did help her, didn't he?

donnyenglish said:

Goddess4Real said:

Prince Nelson. Retweeted

Prince Nelson.‏ @BestPrincevids 11 Sep 2016

One of many letters Prince wrote to Vanity when she was sick. Somebody needs to get these onions outta here.

When was this written? I cannot help but think about the “Be Cool” lyrics that were found at Paisley after his passing.

This is true. I would like to know when he sent her this letter because she had many times that she was hospitalized.

purplegirl00 said:

donnyenglish said:

Goddess4Real said: When was this written? I cannot help but think about the “Be Cool” lyrics that were found at Paisley after his passing.

This is true. I would like to know when he sent her this letter because she had many times that she was hospitalized.

Her hospitalizations are amazing, Her body took on alot.It had to be the Holy Spirit perserving through all of that. In her testimonies she admits Jesus sustained her and she was cut into so much.

She never had self pity though. She was driven to get the word out for Christ and enjoy her life.

I wish her Church Family would sometimes share things about her ministry. Her sermons need to be released. I am hoping her Estate will make that happen.

ChocolateBox3121 said:

Where were ALL of U when Denise "Vanity" Matthews was broke and sick? When she really needed your support & help U were NOWHERE to be found. Seems too little too late to me.Smh

Hey. You don't know what people did.

People have lives as well. and dealing with suffering death sicknesses of their own/families.

You don't know peoples financial situations or life situations.

And again you don't know what people have done.

Do not, I repeat, Do Not, turn this thread into your own personal vindictive attack.

You just RE-joined the org (allegedly) this month.

Blaming people for Denise Matthews death is pathetic.