This article provides an overview of the events surrounding the death of Prince Rogers Nelson, commonly known as Prince. I’ll cover the events leading up to his passing and the death investigation and provides information on Prince’s autopsy report.
Prince – The Consummate Entertainer
Prince was one of the most versatile and talented artists of his time. In addition to being a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, he was a filmmaker and actor. During his prolific music career, he released more than 40 albums and sold more than 100 million copies. Prince received 30 Grammy nominations and won a total of eight times. Plus, he earned a total of six American Music Awards. Also, his most famous film, Purple Rain, won an Academy Award. In 2004, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted him as an official member, solidifying his place as one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
Prince’s Private Plane Makes Emergency Landing
On April 15, 2016, Prince was returning home on a private plane after a concert in Atlanta, Georgia. The crew noticed that he was unresponsive and made an emergency landing at the Quad City International Airport in Illinois. First responders found him unconscious on the plane. They administered Narcan, which is used to counteract an opioid overdose. Then, the paramedics rushed him to a hospital in Moline, Illinois.
Prince was Found Dead on April 21, 2016
On April 21, 2016, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Prince was found unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park studio/residence in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The person who found him called 911, and paramedics rushed to the scene. Initially, one of the paramedics speculated that he had been dead for about six hours by the time they arrived.
Then, paramedics tried to revive the singer by performing CPR, but their attempts were unsuccessful. Unfortunately, just 30 minutes later, they pronounced him dead at 10:07 a.m. The Carver County Sherriff’s department said there were no signs of suicide, struggle or foul play, but they would wait for the results of Prince’s autopsy report for more information.
At the time of his death, he was at his Paisley Park residence located at 7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen, Minnesota, 55317. He was 57 years old when he died. He was 63 inches tall (5’3″) and weighed only 112 pounds.
Prince’s Autopsy Report and Death Investigation
The Anoka County, Minnesota Medical Examiner’s Office completed the death investigation for the performer. The Medical Examiner’s Office distributed a press release with a copy of the report on June 2, 2016. The report explains the manner and cause of death.
The official autopsy report lists the cause of death as fentanyl toxicity. According to the official report, Prince administered the dose of fentanyl to himself. The report indicates that the death was an accident and not a suicide or homicide.
In addition, the report indicates that the Cremation Society of Minnesota cremated his body. His family and close friends buried him in a private ceremony. However, the burial place’s name and location are unknown.
View the Official Report
You can view the official Prince autopsy report on the Anoka County, Minnesota Medical Examiner’s Office website. The report provides the official cause of death and additional details about his physical condition.
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