I can't say Prince's death specfically has made me more aware of my own mortality - In general, the older you get it becomes a general reality [I am in my mid 40's btw], and you see people around you starting to go and you realize no one is granted another hour much less a day.

I have had alot of close freinds and some relatives die both of natrual causes and unnatrual, my buddies 24 year old son died of a OD a few months back [heroin laced with fenatrol], another buddy of mine lost his 10 year old girl to some kind of sudden infection. One of my best freinds died in a motorcycle accident last year, my dad died a few years ago, so compared to all of that Prince's death didn't show me anything that I didn't already know or alter any perceptions.

All in all, 57 years is a pretty good stretch, maybe died before his time but it cannot be said he died young like the members of the "27 club".

It hasn't made me think about my own death. At the moment I not afraid of death and accept it as part of life....one of the last lessons my father gave me.

What Princes death has made me think about is if I am living my life to its fullest. At the moment I would probably say no at the moment held back by lack of confidence, self belief and family commitments.

One thing Prince has taught me is everyone needs to lead thier life to its fullest and upmost potential, work hard like he did, be relentless and self driven to be the best. Life is too short to worry about death, live in the moment and not the past...and dont dwell of what could be.

[Edited 4/30/16 14:35pm]

Yes. I'm still trying to figure out why it is effecting me soo much. I think maybe because he is the first person outside of my family that I loved (my interpetation of him). It's kinda like a first love dying. I assoicate him with my youth and all the promise of life. Such is life alot of things didn't work out. Things were abadoned but Prince was alway there doing. I could experience expernce through his music now he is gone. He seemed to never give up. I'm thinking about how was at 100% in the use of his life. I'm thinking alot about what i am doing. what am i doing?

Jacytoon said:

I'm thinking alot about what i am doing. what am i doing?

EXACTLY the same as you here, we are both on the same page.

YES, I'll cop to it. I'm 52 and fck yes it has me scared of/for my own mortality.

Yeah it's gotten me thinking of mine and death in general.

For some time I've been spooked about death with the eternal question, "what happens to you after you die." Like what happens to your soul? Just think about it. Does it just evaporate? Is that even possible? It makes me see why people are religious.

no, because i was already thinking about my mortality. i had scary tests/diagnosis about four weeks ago which turned up normal. but, prince's mortality took me by surprise. never imagined i'd see this day

Actually I have more peace about dying now because if I had passed before Prince I'd be constantly asking God if Prince came out with a new album every few Earth months and wanting to go back just to hear it.

Prince looked undernourished and noticeably older in recent photos. He doubtless kept the extent of his illness secret even to friends. It is easy to believe the medication he used did hasten his death. I feel he overdosed.

What are my thoughts on dying? I'm not afraid of death for I realize no one is guaranteed a long life.

If nothing else the no will/trust fiasco should kick the rest of us in the butts and get our own affairs in order. If you have assests worth more than dollar prior to your death, list them and designate who it should go to if you're not married, and even then take care of business so the spouse doesn't have to sell the farm to pay for your burial and expenses.

Dying is a part of life. No one understands that more than I do. Ive had several things happen in my life where I couldve died, but I didnt...it wasnt my time. Prince may have done things that led to his death happening too soon which is truly sad. My only hope is that he wasnt in agony for too long and that he went home quickly. Im sorry that he died this way...he was too good for this, but we all have to die one day. Live your life, be happy with your family if you can and be the best human being you can be...that's what people will remember in the end.

I have, because I have just turned 40, and have not changed much in the face since 30, but I have gotten a lot fatter and that really disturbs me, so I need to make some positive change. Besides Prince I have lost a lot of close people in the past years all under 70, the worst was friend of mine (More an acquanitance, who ate himself to death). This guy was only 44 and he was like 400 - 500 pounds,I am 116kg now about 255 in your money, but until I was 32 I was very much in the 180 -190 bracket.

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Alsoe when you reach middle age like a lot of us here have, you become naturally more careful about what goes in your body. Also I kind of know that life can be taken real quick and you should cherish every day you are alive.

After a string of personal losses, Prince's passing on top of those, has, indeed, made me think about my own mortality and the need to redefine my priorities for the second act...

It made me think about the existence of an afterworld A LOT. It made me really hope there is one. On the other hand, it also made me really depressed on the inside and I've been less fearful of dying than I've ever been. So, there's that.

dumbass said:

Before Prince's death, I didn't really believe in death. I mean, it was something that happens to other people. But if Prince can die it can happen to anyone, even me! I just never thought I could die before, but now I'm worried.

Right. I didn't really get the whole concept and I still don't really. How can Prince "die"? I too thought he was immune to it, and I still kind of think so. That's also why since it happened, I've been less fearful of it - his "death" made me a bit more comfortable with... that end.

I understand. It feels like a part of my childhood and youth and more carefree days are gone. I was really into Prince when I was younger and had less responsibilities in life and actually with his passing it makes me realize everyone is on borrowed time and we should all discover a passion in life, we should take control and make decisions that will help us to construct a life that fufills us and find the guts to take chances and reach our dreams.

I'm still really sad and grieving his death. I am trying to make sense of all of this and the greater implications for my life.

Yes it has made me even more aware of my own mortality and that of my parents, etc. You can just check out at any time and this is good to remmeber.