Photos: Pop icon Prince through the years

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(Photo courtesy of Don Squires)

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Prince had performed in Atlanta just last week as part of his 鈥淧iano and a Microphone鈥� tour. (Photo courtesy of Don Squires)

Singer Prince, center, smiles as he watches an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

FILE – In this Nov. 22, 2015 file photo, Prince presents the award for favorite album – soul/R&B at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)

Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File

Prince presents the award for favorite album - soul/R&B at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) — Prince presents the award for favorite album – soul/R&B at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Prince, left, presents Beck with the award for album of the year for 聯Morning Phase聰at the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

U.S. pop singer Prince, left, watches the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament between Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Dusan Lajovic at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Monday, June 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler) — U.S. pop singer Prince, left, watches the fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament between Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Monday, June 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Michel Spingler)

Mellody Hobson is pulled on stage with Prince during the George Lucas and Mellody Hobson's wedding reception at Promontory Point on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP) — Mellody Hobson is pulled on stage with Prince during the George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s wedding reception at Promontory Point on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)

Prince and his band is the surprised musical guest during the George Lucas and Mellody Hobson's wedding reception at Promontory Point on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP) — Prince and his band is the surprised musical guest during the George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s wedding reception at Promontory Point on Saturday, June 29, 2013 in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)

FINE - In this May 19, 2013 file photo, Prince performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas. Fox's post-Super Bowl party will include Prince making a guest appearance on the comedy "New Girl." (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) — FINE – In this May 19, 2013 file photo, Prince performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, in Las Vegas. Fox’s post-Super Bowl party will include Prince making a guest appearance on the comedy “New Girl.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

In this Saturday evening, Aug. 6 2011 photo American singer and songwriter Prince performs on the Isle of Amager in Copenhagen, Denmark. The concert was the first of two and it was interupted by heavy rain. (AP Photo/Polfoto/Jakob Joergensen) DENMARK OUT — In this Saturday evening, Aug. 6 2011 photo American singer and songwriter Prince performs on the Isle of Amager in Copenhagen, Denmark.聽 (AP Photo/Polfoto/Jakob Joergensen)

FILE – In this Nov. 14, 2010 file photo, musician Prince performs in Yas Island, on the final night of the F1 motor race meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 聽 (AP Photo/Nousha Salimi, File)

AP Photo/Nousha Salimi, File

FILE – In this April 26, 2008 file photo, Prince performs during the second day of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File

Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) — FILE – Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

One of the greatest Super Bowl Halftime performances of all-time.
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(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

FILE – In this Feb. 4, 2007 file photo, Prince performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. 聽 (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File

Prince is shown in silhouette as he performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Prince performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Prince performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLI at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2009 file photo, U.S singer Prince attends John Galliano's Spring-Summer 2010 fashion collection, presented in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, file) — FILE – In this Oct. 7, 2009 file photo, U.S singer Prince attends John Galliano’s Spring-Summer 2010 fashion collection, presented in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, file)

FILE – In this Feb. 1, 2007 file photo, Prince plays his guitar during a press conference at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla. 聽 (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File

United States artist Prince performs at the Brit Awards in London Wednesday Feb. 15, 2006. The awards given annually are the most prestigious awards in the British music industry. (AP Photo/ Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Recording artist Prince speaks during a news conference about his recording agreement between himself and Universal Records and his new single "Te Amo Corazon," Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Prince's new album "3121" will be his first with Universal Records with a scheduled release in 2006. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) — Recording artist Prince speaks during a news conference about his recording agreement between himself and Universal Records and his new single “Te Amo Corazon,” Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Prince’s new album “3121” will be his first with Universal Records with a scheduled release in 2006. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

Singer Prince arrives with his wife Manuela Testolini for the 77th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Los Angeles. Prince will be a presenter during the Oscars telecast. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) — Singer Prince arrives with his then-wife Manuela Testolini for the 77th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

American singer Prince performs in Hong Kong Friday, Oct. 17, 2003. Prince's concert was the the opening act in a four-week government-sponsored music festival titled "Hong Kong Harbor Fest," aimed at boosting the image of SARS-battered Hong Kong. The singer was recently nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (AP photo/Anat Givon) — American singer Prince performs in Hong Kong Friday, Oct. 17, 2003. 聽 (AP photo/Anat Givon)

Britain's Prince Charles talks with The Artist, formerly known as Prince, left, at the "Diamonds are Forever" celebration at Syon House, London Wednesday, June 9, 1999. The celebration was to include the unveiling of a multi-million dollar diamond jewelry collection, the first-ever Versace fashion show in Britain and a live performance by Jon Bon Jovi. The Artist's wife Mayte is at center. (AP Photo/Dave Hogan/pool) — Britain’s Prince Charles talks with Prince, left, at the “Diamonds are Forever” celebration at Syon House, London Wednesday, June 9, 1999. (AP Photo/Dave Hogan/pool)

Boxing great Muhammad Ali, right, pats the head of the Artist Formerly Known as Prince during a meeting in Washington Tuesday, June 24, 1997 prior to a news conference where they were to announce plans for a benefit concert in October. The World Healing Honors will be a grand benefit concert to promote international harmony and tolerance. (AP Photo/Karin Cooper/Rogers & Cowan)

The artist formally known as Prince, silhouetted with his guitar in front of a large television screen, performs ?Holly River? at the ?4th annual VH1 Honors? on Thursday, April 10, 1997 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) — The artist formally known as Prince, silhouetted with his guitar in front of a large television screen, performs “Holly River” at the 4th annual VH1 Honors? on Thursday, April 10, 1997 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

FILE - In this April 10, 1997 file photo, Prince performs a medley of "Take Me With U" and "Rasberry Beret" at the 4th annual VH1 Honors in Universal City, Calif. Prince's publicist has confirmed that Prince died at his home in Minnesota, Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was 57. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) — FILE – In this April 10, 1997 file photo, Prince performs a medley of “Take Me With U” and “Rasberry Beret” at the 4th annual VH1 Honors in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

The artist formerly known as Prince performs with Mayte and other dancers during the VH1 Fashion & Music Awards show in New York Sunday, Dec. 3, 1995. (AP Photo/Adam Nadel)

U.S. rock star "Prince" performs on the stage of the Paris Bercy Stadium in front of thousands of fans, Sunday evbening, June 14, 1987. (AP Photo/Olivier Boitet) — U.S. rock star “Prince” performs on the stage of the Paris Bercy Stadium in front of thousands of fans, Sunday evbening, June 14, 1987. (AP Photo/Olivier Boitet)

American popstar Prince performing at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany during his Parade Tour, on August 26, 1986. (AP Photo)

Singing Star Prince is all smiles as he addresses the audience at the American Music Awards Monday evening, Jan. 27, 1986 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) — Singing star Prince is all smiles as he addresses the audience at the American Music Awards Monday evening, Jan. 27, 1986 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Oscar-winning rock singer Prince gives his final performance in Miami聮s Orange Bowl, Easter Sunday, April 8, 1985, before a crowd of an estimated 55,000 fans. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

Rock singer Prince performs at the Orange Bowl during his Purple Rain tour in Miami, Fla., April 7, 1985. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

Rock star Prince is shown during his performance onstage during the telecast of the Grammy Awards, Feb. 27, 1985 in Los Angeles. He won or shared three awards, including Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals, with his band Revolution, for "Purple Rain"; Best Album of Original Score for TV or Movies, "Purple Rain"; and Prince took Writing Rhythm and Blues honors for "I Feel For You," recorded by Chaka Khan. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing) — Rock star Prince is shown during his performance onstage during the telecast of the Grammy Awards, Feb. 27, 1985 in Los Angeles. He won or shared three awards, including Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals, with his band Revolution, for “Purple Rain”; Best Album of Original Score for TV or Movies, “Purple Rain”; and Prince took Writing Rhythm and Blues honors for “I Feel For You,” recorded by Chaka Khan. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing)

Singer Prince performs at the 1985 Grammy聮s Award at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Feb. 26, 1985. (AP Photo)

Rock singer Prince performs at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., during his opening show, Feb. 18, 1985. (AP Photo/Liu Heung Shing)

Pop vocalist Prince glances shyly toward the audience as he accepts an American Music Award for his single "When Doves Cry" during presentations at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Jan. 28, 1985. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac) — Pop vocalist Prince glances shyly toward the audience as he accepts an American Music Award for his single “When Doves Cry” during presentations at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Jan. 28, 1985. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac)

FILE – In this Jan. 22, 1985 file photo, Prince performs in concert at Riverfront Coliseum during his Purple Rain Tour in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Rob Burns, File)

AP Photo/Rob Burns, File

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