in Nice, France when she heard the news:

I am absolutely shattered. So many incredible memories. Such incredible talent. At one moment, I am engaged with my images of Nice. Then, life stops. So grateful to have been a part of a phenomena. So gutted that an amazing talent has been silenced far too soon. This is more than I can deal with at the moment. How lucky I was, and everyone else, to experience talent at this level.

I'm hurting now, along with millions of fans. I was so privileged to work closely with him and his amazing people at Paisley Park. Gone too soon ... He's given us so much. He gave me so much, including his music, his people around him, many of whom became wonderful friends, and my memories of funny, insightful, and amazing times with him one on one

Marylou Badeaux

I remember many conversations as he tried to have me "explain to Warner Bros why he had so much music". I tried to explaIn the WBR position ... He would say... " what am I supposed to do as the music just comes through me. I can't control it". I understood ... The push and pull between the creative and the business side. Never to co-exist easily ....