The entertainment world lost an legend Thursday when musical icon Prince was found dead at age 57.
The far-too-early death of the seven-time Grammy Award winner elicited an emotional reaction from countless athletes and sports figures on social media.
If the passing of Prince is true, GONE TOO SOON!! Prince and MJ is what I grew up to.. pic.twitter.com/Yz5v0rh68Z
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) April 21, 2016
R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 21, 2016
RIP PRINCE…we lost a legend & a music icon today
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) April 21, 2016
#RIPPrince. When we lose 1 our TRUE entertainers & pioneers it makes u rethink your life & stop taking people & things for granted. #TRUTH
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) April 21, 2016
Sad day! RIP Prince 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/HGN7MrtBZj
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) April 21, 2016
No way…another legend gone😞😞😞RIP Prince!!!
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) April 21, 2016
RIP Prince..So bummed!!! supposed to hook up with him on Lookin for a fight Minn but he was in Europe. Amazin artist pic.twitter.com/Hh8e2juR7b
— danawhite (@danawhite) April 21, 2016
Musician. Artist. Entertainer. Innovator. Icon. Legend.
Rest in Peace, Prince.https://t.co/wLNSPSgCiZ
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) April 21, 2016
I don't know the truth behind the death of Prince. But ifs it's true we have lost a great one. I will be watching Purple Rain tonight. 🙏🏾👼🏾
— COACH ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) April 21, 2016
RIP to the legend Prince! Minnesota's very own.. You will be missed!
— Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) April 21, 2016
We've lost a legend way too soon. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/m1NLeLDDwG
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) April 21, 2016
The Minnesota Wild also paid tribute to perhaps the most famous Minnesotan of all time by changing their Facebook and Twitter avatars to Prince’s signature purple.
The Minnesota Twins later did the same.
