. >> was found unresponsive in a elevator inside his minnesota home. autopsy scheduled for today.t last week, prince's private plane made an emergency landing and he was rushed to the hospital. at the time his rep said he had the flu. but now "tmz" is reporting during that visit he was actually treated for a drug overdose. of covers, prince was a true musician, he sang, wrote, produced, co-shred a guitar in his 25 year career, he penned songs for artists such as schenn add a connor, chaka can, also helped launch many carreers, fans paid their respects outside his minnesota home where a rainbow appeared overhead. check it out at pacely park. one of prince's sisters ended upcoming out, greeting fans, and thousands gathered in the street last night in front of the night club where most of purple rain was filmed. they hosted a all night dance party in honor of the icon. our natasha brown has more on prince's legacy and how he is being remembered here in philadelphia. >> ♪ >> to many the artist forever known aspirins was music royalty, an icon, who is sudden death has sent shock waves

at his home in paslay park in minnesota. jay gray is standing by in minneapolis.ng in tributes. a very sad story. and questions also arise as to exactly what happened. do we know anything yet? >> at this point that is an ongoing investigation, nancy. we are outside of paisley park right now. and you can see the growing memorial behind me. as news spread fans began to show up with cards, flowers, balloons. they were looking for comfort as authorities continue to try and piece together how and why the pop icon died. what we do know is that there was a frantic call to 911. two calls early yesterday morning. they said that there was a man who was not responding. and then the call back was that that man had in fact died. police, as well as paramedics arrived on the scene were unable to revive the man, who we now know was prince. that happened in the morning. as slfrs deputies continue their investigation now through the night. we've seen a steady flow of fans coming to this spot just drawn here like so many were to the pop icon during his life. again, 57 years old. nan

he was found inside an elevator in his minnesota home. members of the sheriff department performed cpr but it was just too late. he was pronounced dead after 10:00 this morning. >> tmz is reporting that prince was rushed to an illinois hospital six days ago where he was treated for a drug overdose. tmz has obtained this exclusive foet of prince that was taken at 7:00 last night outside of a walgreens pharmacy. this was the fourth time that prince visited that pharmacy this week. his reps previously said he had been battling the flu. >> people around the world are mourning the loss of the 7-time grammy winner. tisha lewis is where fans gathered to pay their respects. >> reporter: this marquis above me says it all. i posted it on social media, it said prince, a legend. you will be missed. if you come th with me, i want to show you what we're seeing right now. there is this candle light memorial that is glowing outside the warner theater in memory of prince. he performed here last june before sold-out crowds. we spoke with a whom who was the

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the artist was found dead at his home in minneapolis, minnesota, according to his publicist.e was 57 years old. his death comes almost one week after the singer left fans very concerned about his health when he made an emergency landing in illinois. now, it's unclear at this stage if his sudden death is related to that same illness that forced him to land his plane. he had reportedly been battling an illness for a few weeks. once again, we are waiting for official confirmation as to what caused the singer's death. now, prescrtion was an inn -- prince was an innovative songwriter whose music combined jazz, funk and disco. his hit songs also included "little red corvette." he found fame in the late 70's. over the next few decade, he became known as one of the most inventive and also eccentric forces in american pop music. for more, let's go to phillip, who joins us from the nation's capital there. can you please walk us through, what exactly do we know in terms of the singer's health leading up to his passing today? reporter: there are few indications now, with that little bit

prince as you might know was found dead at his minnesota home on thursday, just 57. an autopsy was performed yesterday and could still be weeks before a cause of death is determined. but authorities are saying they do not suspect foul play nor suicide. >>> amc theaters showing the film "purple rain" at select theaters around the country including here in the bay area. the mercado in santa clara and the metrian in san francisco are showing the film today through thursday. the tributes to the purple one keep pouring in. this is what it sounds like when 1,000 high school choir students honor prince. ♪ purple rain purple rain snuptss from 31 schools in los angeles sent kills through the walt disney concert hall as they performed "purple rain" yesterday. this is an annual choir event in l.a. but this tribute was added to the program last minute. the students only started rehearsing this song early yesterday morning. >>> and tonight, right here on nbc bay area there will be a special episode of "saturday night live" highlighting prince's appearances on the show over the ye

the talented, revolutionary artist was found dead in his minnesota home. eryone i'm ukee washington. >>> i'm nicole brewer. jessica dean is off. fans are leaving flowers and shedding tears outside prince home near minneapolis, the grammy, oscar award winning recording artist was found unresponsive in an elevator. prince was born prince rodgers nelson in minneapolis in 1958, he went on to a tremendous successful career with the sound and style all his own. >>> well, prince music touched people all across the spectrum and tonight is remembering their talent. >> "eyewitness news" reporter walt hunter talk with some of the philly music scene about the loss. >> reporter: at 57, prince was still a reigning king of music. to those in our region, who knew him, and worked with him, and, listened to him. >> he is one of the those great talents, that only come along, you know, every now and then, once a generation. >> reporter: music legend kenney gamble found it remarkable one artist created so many sounds. every involving hybrid of funk, rock, blues and soul. >> he

prince was found dead in his minnesota home and tonight we are learning new details. >> the sheriff'sice released a transcript of the 9-1-1 call made from the sing iser's compound. the unidentified male said, quote, paisley park, paisley park. dispatcher, okay that is in chanhasson. are you with the person who is -- >> the unidentified person said is yes, it is prince. dispatcher says yes. >> ray starts our team coverage. >> ♪ little red corvette >> a sudden shocking end to a life of rock royalty. prince just 57 found dead at his paisley park estate in suburban minneapolis. the local sheriff said deputies found the pop star unresponsive in an elevator on thursday. prince was hospitalized last week with flu-like symptoms after a performance in atlanta. >> ♪ purple rain >> i couldn't believe it. i didn't believe it. >> he's in my heart. it hurts me that he died. >> reporter: born prince rogers nelson he made himself a giant in the music world. the young prince soared to superstardom as a singer, songwriter, musician and producer. >> purple rain, purple rain ♪ >> reporter: prince got so

minnesota's governor spoke about prince's impact on his home state. >> he was such a phenomenal representativeour music industry here. we owe him eternal dent of gratitude. >> the governor said minnesota's i-35 would be bathed in purple throughout the weekend. as a tribute. and in the weak of his death, prince surged to the top of the itunes song chart. the top ten last night was all prince songs. and he was even more on the charts beyond that. and we will have continuing coverage on the life and death of prince right here on our air and on nbc10's app. that's where you can see prince's life in pictures along with reactions and celebrations of his life. >>> and get ready for a little rain. much needed rain. heading in our direction as we take a live look right now at the jersey shore from our camera at the marquise delafayette hotel. bill henley is here with our friday forecast. >> we have clouds moving in. we will get some rain showers, but probably not as much as we need. right now, sunshine at the shore. south jersey seeing that sunshine. delaware, as high clouds move in. it's filtered suns

investigators say he was found unresponsive in an elevator at his minnesota home in the minneapolis suburbf chanhassen. reporter reg chapman from our minneapolis sister station is there. >> reporter: hundreds of fans have gathered here outside of paisley park in chanhassen, minnesota, to mourn the loss of prince rogers nelson, aka prince. right now, state patrols had to close down the streets to accommodate all the fans that have come here mrn the loss of a superstar. prince meant so much to fans here in minnesota. he had lots of parties, lots of concerts here at paisley park and fans that i talked to today tell me prince always made them feel like family. they were always welcome here. that's why so many people are here and what is become a healing space for all those who are mourning the loss of prince. it was about 9:43 a.m. when carver county sheriff's deputies were called here for a medical emergency. it was just soon after that we learned it was prince who had died inside paisley park. right now the crime lab is here. the medical examiner is here. we are waiting to find out the cause

prince was found dead in his minnesota home and tonight we are learning new details. >> the sheriff'sice released a transcript of the 9-1-1 call made from the sing iser's compound. the unidentified male said, quote, paisley park, paisley park. dispatcher, okay that is in chanhasson. are you with the person who is -- >> the unidentified person said is yes, it is prince. dispatcher says yes. >> ray starts our team coverage. >> ♪ little red corvette >> a sudden shocking end to a life of rock royalty. prince just 57 found dead at his paisley park estate in suburban minneapolis. the local sheriff said deputies found the pop star unresponsive in an elevator on thursday. prince was hospitalized last week with flu-like symptoms after a performance in atlanta. >> ♪ purple rain >> i couldn't believe it. i didn't believe it. >> he's in my heart. it hurts me that he died. >> reporter: born prince rogers nelson he made himself a giant in the music world. the young prince soared to superstardom as a singer, songwriter, musician and producer. >> purple rain, purple rain ♪ >> reporter: prince got so

a copy of a new warrant allowing authorities to search the minnesota home. we may not know what investigators find at his paisley park estate for a ill but this morning the judge ordered documents sealed for 180 days or until will start of any criminal case. he died a week ago today. he reportedly entered an outpatient treatment program to help him deal with the chronic hip pain. we have learned that prescription drugs were found on prince and elsewhere in his home the day he died. it is unten whether they play add relative in his death, a toxicology report will still take weeks to complete. the tribute party continues for prince fans waiting to remember the icon with a special viewing of "purple rain," and amc is, expanding the scenings to 200 theaters across america tomorrow. >> it turns out people not the only ones would really injury iminteresting with dolphins. >> drone video shows whales with dolphins and that is not the only amazing thing that happened. we will show i drive to the hoop. i drive a racecar. i have a driver. his name is carl. but that's

neighbors say it was lightning that set this minnesota home on fire, burning it to the ground. at least eight reported tornadoes in the last 24 hours. this one here in nebraska. the threat so strong in oklahoma city, look at this billboard tonight. warning people to be prepared. rob marciano is live in dallas tonight, in the storm zone. you told us a warning about violent, long track tornadoes? it sht tell you how serious they are taking this. and the pattern is full. take a look. three impulses on a strengthening jet stream. the first one hitting chicago right now with the thunderstorms. want next one in the plains is stronger. it has all the ingredients for an outbreak from dallas, to wichita, lincoln, nebraska, big time hail. tornadoes that may go in the dark nss hours. and it pushes to the east wednesday. tomorrow will bring the most violent storms stnchts rob hasan know, thank you. >>> in ohio tonight, an urgent man hunt is now widenening after eight members of the same family for willed. authorities saying it was automobile well played. investigators the telling other fam

prince passed away inside his minnesota home today.grammys throughout his career. sold more than 100 million records and won academy award for best original score for purple rain in 1985. if doves could cry they would cry today. prince was 57 years old. >>> danger on the garden state parkway near stafford township this afternoon take look at this video sent in by a fox 29 view viewer. todd stevens of wildwood a car engulfed in flames on the side of the road near exit 63. no one was hurt. you can see in the video one lane of the road was shut down. authorities do expect it to reopen soon. >>> a michigan dad who was already in a tough spot thought things were about to get even worse when police officer pulled him over. >> he soon learned help can sometimes come when you least expect it. fox's tara asher has the story. >> my heart dropped in my stomach. i thought i was about get hammered. more bills pretty much. >> when he saw the flashing police lights he feared he was going to get a costly ticket for his tinted windows. but this traffic

. >>> and crowds continue to pay their respects outside of the minnesota home of legendary pop superstarrince. the singer born prince rogers nelson was found dead inside his paisley park mansion on thursday. he was 57 years old. an autopsy was conducted yesterday but authorities say it could be weeks now before an exact cause of death is released. >>> president obama made history on the golf course in britain today. that story is coming up for you in just a bit. >>> also, what's more fun than a prince meeting a president? staying up past bedtime to do it actually. a cute prince in his pj's that's all coming up. >>> and ready, set, eat. hungry customers get the chance to compete against fill's top professional eaters and judging from this contest a professional football player, okay, maybe, eating with an eagle, that's coming up next. gloverwhen i visitedi knew whmy family in georgia.ike when i saw bernie sanders getting arrested for protesting segregation, it was powerful. dr. martin luther king jr. was building a poor people's movement where blacks, whites, latinos, asian-americans woul

the 57-year-old artist found unresponsive in his elevator in his minnesota home this morning.ust last week prince was taken to a hospital with flu-like symptoms but there's still no word tonight on the cause of death and an autopsy will be done tomorrow. >>> meantime fans all day have been leaving tributes outside prince's home where a rainbow appeared overhead. prince's sister came out to greet fans there. and tonight a huge outpouring of emotion in minneapolis where fans are gathering in front of the nightclub where most of purple rain was filmed. that nightclub is hosting all night dance party in tribute to prince. here now is natasha brown with more on prince's legacy and how he's being remembered locally. >> reporter: to many the artist forever known aspirins was music royalty. icon whose sudden death sent shock waves throughout the music industry and reduced fans to tears. >> this is tragic. this is sad day. >> local radio stations like w wdas have been saturating the air waves from music with prince allowing ventnor to accept, to mourn, to celebrate his life through his

of course prince was found unresponsive last week, in his minnesota home. investigators want to know if a doctor was prescribing drugs and if a doctor was traveling with the musician when his plane made that emergency landing in illinois just a week before his death. prince was only 57 years old. and officials say, a cause of death is still likely days or weeks away. >> not great start to the week end. >> definitely not. at least bright spot in the weekend forecast, guys, but we have another storm no sooner do you bling already upon us, and bringing with it some steady rain, too, looks like, and the time something far less than ideal for all of you that are runners in the broad street run this year, so i'm wack you through future err weather. this is one you have to embrace it and roll with it, because wait until i show you the future weather. meantime at the moment, live neighborhood network, another pretty shot. typically off in the distance, nice clear morning, you would see that center city skyline with no problem. that's it now, being skewed what by th

the 57-year-old artist found unresponsive in his elevator in his minnesota home this morning.ust last week prince was taken to a hospital with flu-like symptoms but there's still no word tonight on the cause of death and an autopsy will be done tomorrow. >>> meantime fans all day have been leaving tributes outside prince's home where a rainbow appeared overhead. prince's sister came out to greet fans there. and tonight a huge outpouring of emotion in minneapolis where fans are gathering in front of the nightclub where most of purple rain was filmed. that nightclub is hosting all night dance party in tribute to prince. here now is natasha brown with more on prince's legacy and how he's being remembered locally. >> reporter: to many the artist forever known aspirins was music royalty. icon whose sudden death sent shock waves throughout the music industry and reduced fans to tears. >> this is tragic. this is sad day. >> local radio stations like w wdas have been saturating the air waves from music with prince allowing ventnor to accept, to mourn, to celebrate his life through his

in a elevator inside his minnesota home.ust last week, prince's private plane made an emergency landing, and he was rushed to the hospital. his reps said at the time he has a flument now "tmz" siting several sources as reporting prince being treated for a drug overdose. >> prince was true musician, he sang, wrote, produce corks shred a guitar, nearly 40 year career he penned songs for artists such as shenade o'connor, chaka can, helped launch many carreers. >> he is one of those great talents that only come along every now and then it, once a generation. >> we have to pressure those, give us great music while we can. >> legendary singer and songwriter won seven grammys, golden globe, and an oscar for best original score for his song purple rain, also sold more than 100 million records. >> well, fellow musicians took to social media to express their grief over prince's death. lionel richie tweeted in total shock, so many wonderful memories. mick jaggar called prince one of the most unique and exciting artists of the last 30 y

prince was found unresponsive in an elevator at his home here this morning in minnesota.details yet on just how he died, but sheriffs official just said it's too early to say whether foul play is involved, though they say it's neither suspected or not suspected at this point. more on prince rogers nelson, he soared into the scene in the late '70s, and we are live in delaware where tributes are pouring in, andrea? >> reporter: on social media, to radio stations playing prince's, all of his hits, and fans are remembering him not just for his music, but for what he stood for.

prince died suddenly at his home in minnesota today.om prince's movie "purple rain" that was released in 1985. it may take weeks to determine prince's cause of death. this afternoon, officials announced it was not suspicious. the 57-year-old had been battling the flu recently. a case so severe his plane made an unexpected landing just last week. abc 7 news reporter eric thomas now joins us from oakland's paramount theater where many fans saw prince perform in what was one of his last concerts. eric? >> reporter: and that was in early march, larry. here at the paramount, they've changed the marquee. let's show you what it says outside right now. "our hearts are broken prince rest in peace." and around the bay area, fans are grieving. prince fan darin brown was one of the first customers inside berkeley's amoeba music this morning. he's been following his purpleness since his 1978 debut album. >> you didn't know if it was rock or soul or r&b. kind of like a combined all music into his music. >> we lost a

but hours later, as he was flying home to minnesota, something seemed to be wrong. at 1:01 a.m., according to flight records obtained by nbc news, prince's deassault made a sudden unscheduled diversion, diving 45,000 people to the airport in illinois in just 17 minutes. a source with direct knowledge of the events says prince became unresponsive on the flight. and just three minutes before landing, the fire department received a call for emergency help. prince was reportedly taken to a local hospital. nbc news medical contributor and dr. natalie azar. what would the doctors have looked for first? >> they have to trii can't imagine the patient quickly. that he can breathe, make sure the airway is secure. pulse and a blood pressure. >> reporter: in 12 hours, he went back home. in fact, prince's protege, was text messaging light hearted banter to the star after reports that he'd been hospitalized. >> you need to tell many you're okay before i bite all my nails off. i bite my nails when i get real nervous. and he said, he responded, almost like, you know, really quickly

legendary superstar prince has been found dead at his home in minnesota. i'm ashley webster in for trish regan. welcome to the"intelligence report." the 57-year-old singer was briefly hospitalized last friday in illinois after his private jet made an emergency landing to take him to the hospital. at time his representative said he was suffering from the flu. but he was released a few hours after that. actually performed a concert the very next day. but this morning, the carver county sheriff responded to medical call from prince's estate which is called paisley park. it is compound where he lived, hosted muse parties and gave concerts. the singer-songwriter whose name was prince rogers nelson was wrote his first song at age of 7. his 1984 album, "purple rain" sold 13 million copies in the u.s. spent 24 weeks at number one on billboard chart. his film of the same name won him academy award and grossed $80 million. prince simultaneously at number one album, film and single. he sold 100 million albums making 7th best-selling artist. he had 30 grammy nominatio

. >>> generations of fans shakensa by the death of prince at hist minnesota home.ew reports this morning shedding light on what may lig have happened to the icon as his regions of devoteesots gathered together to remember his illustrious career.ar annie yu joining us with the latest. >> reporter: new informationr: is emerging this morning aboutbt prince's final moments and what may have led to the icon's untimely death at justh j 57 degrees old.. let's begin with the verygin wie latest.te. tmz is reporting that princet p was treated for a drug overdose just six days before his death. his de according to multiple sourcese s the singer's private jet made p an emergency lrianding in illinois last friday justridayus hours after he had performedad o in atlanta so he could beuld b rushed to a hospital too h receive what's called a saveled shot. now, this is typically typal administered to countac effect of an opiate. tmz reports that authorities in minnesota are now trying to t get the hospital records fromro illinois to help determine the icon's cause of death. tmz has

we are getting word of a death investigation at the minnesota home of singer/songwriter prince. he played on thursday and home. the jet had to make an emergency landing. he reportedly taken a bad case of the flu. he was hospitalized. and now there is an investigation of a death at the home and recording studios that prince has. several outlets reported that the singer himself passed away. we cannot confirm that. police are investigating a death at the home of rock star prince. we'll bring you more information >>> in the meantime and back to politics. we have a fox news alert. we have brand new poll numbers out the state of maryland. >> the news is getting worse for bernie sanders after a big loss in new york. we are covering all of the news. >>> president obama in saudi arabia trying to strengthen ties with our arab allies. >> we are working together to develop a blue print. >> and take the fight to isis. will this work with the president's overtourings? violent wins and dust devils over a playground and hurling ont student through the air. and a royal celebration across the pon

. >>> and thousands of fans gathered to honor prince outside of his minnesota home, i'm omar villafranca, in minnesota with the latest on his death investigation coming up. >>> and still tracking showers, as we start the weekend, justin is coming up to tell us when it will clear up for your outdoor plans. >>> today it is sat the day april 23rd good morning aim rahel solomon. let's send it over to justin drabick to hear more about the showers. you say it shouldn't be a complete work out. >> we have not seen showers in a while. first witt of rain since april . we are in the dry stretch. >> no complaints. >> we could use the rain. it is in the a big deal. it does get better day. if you are heading out in the next three hours keep in mind you may dodge a few scatter showers but depend where you are across the region there. could be brief heavier downpours but things get better later this morning into the afternoon. check it out on storm scan three you can see heavier showers now through burlington county and ocean county. still some light rain, out to our west a cross areas of the western be

the last time prince was seen alive was wednesday night when a friend dropped him off at his minnesota homeat's where he was found dead on thursday morning. his body has been released back to his family for funeral arrangements. >> and developing overnight we have learned that a georgia man is now dead. he is accused of killing five people and taking his own life. officials say the man shot three people outside a home in augusta, georgia. police say he had just learned that his wife wanted to leave him. she wanted a divorce. they say she wasn't killed in the attacks but many of her family members were. >>> meanwhile, there's a man hunt in ohio for a person who shot eight people execution style. this happened at several scenes about 80 miles east of cincinnati yesterday. investigators think all of the victims are related to one another. the dead include a 16-year-old boy as well as a mother who police think was asleep when she was killed. police say the gunman is considered armed and dangerous, but they said they don't think the larger community is in any danger. >> and it continues. you dec

but hours later, as he was flying home to minnesota, something seemed to be wrong. a.m., according to flight records obtained by nbc news, prince's plane made a sudden unscheduled diversion, diving 45,000 feet to the airport in mow lien, illinois, in just 17 minutes. a source with direct knowledge of the events says prince became unresponsive on the flight. and just three minutes before landing, the mow lien fire department received a call for emergency help. prince was reportedly taken to a local hospital. nbc news medical contributor and dr. nately azar. >> what would the doctors have looked for first? >> they've got to triage the patient quickly. they're looking to make sure that the patient can breathe, they have to make sure the airway is secure. they have to make sure that the patient has a pulse and a blood pressure. >> in 12 hours, he went back home. in fact, prince protege erin allen kane was text messaging light-hearted banter to the star after reports that he had been hospitalized. >> you need to tell me that you're okay before i bite all my nails off. i

[raspberry beret >> music legend prince found dead in his minnesota home. prince just 57. ng up outside his home. they are there to pay their respects. and the world is remembering his talent tonight. even websites like google going purple to remember the singer song writer. fox minneapolis reporter ted holler is outside prince's compound where he spoke to some fans. ted, what are the fans saying tonight? >> well, first of all, greta, it's raining here at paisley park. not a purple rain but there is a lot of purple. you might see people behind me taking pictures. that's because there is a rainbow over paisley park. but you ask how people are reacting here, you have to explain what paisley park is and the mysterious presence that prince is in this community. he would often just on twitter post that i'm having a party at paisley park tonight and he would invite strangers into his home to sometimes play some music. sometimes just to watch a movie. in fact, he did that saturday night. the day after his plane made that emergency landing and there were health concerns. but that t

prince was found unresponsive yesterday inside of his minnesota home.e was 57 years old. >>> and the tributes for prince are pouring in. so many people across the nation and the world with special memories of their favorite song, also their first prince concert. >> today we talked to one woman who like so many of you was stunned to hear the news and in situation like this, this is always a factor. we talked to a psychologist about the outpouring of sorrow. here is laura evans. >> reporter: there was simply no one like prince. eccentric, fiercely independent, a musical pioneer. his music touching millions and spanning generations. sabrina was a teenager when she went to her first prince concert. it was the first memory that surfaced when she heard about prince's death on thursday. >> i've never been to a concert filled with such excitement. all the joy and happiness i thought back to that moment. i've been to many concerts but that is one concert that will always bring joy to my soul. >> reporter: psychologist doug says it's not only prince's enormous ta

minnesota against doctor's advice. >> any description of the condition that he was in on that airplane? >> we are told dire. we are told this was a true -- remember, megyn, he was 48 minutes away from his homeminnesota. and it would have been much easier for him to deal with this if it was at all possible there. but they had to make this stop in moline. and when you think about it, he was coming from atlanta. it was 1:00 in the morning. and if he is landing in moline and has to be rushed of to a hospital in a strange town for him, you know how serious the situation is. >> especially when people are reporting about the speed with which the plane descended. obviously a true emergency on board. and so what -- obviously, prince had some hip issues. there was some reports that he had had a hip replacement. he often had a cane out on stage with him which many of us believed was a prop to dance with. it may have been something more than. that is that what you are hearing this was due to hip pain? >> we are told that around 2010 he had hip surgery. i mean, it really was not well known that this happened but he had hip surgery. before the hip surgery he was in a lot of pain and he was on pain killer

cbs news reporter omar villafranca has more from prince's home in minnesota. >> reporter: we are learning more about the final hours of the prince's life. the 57 year-old mega star who had millions of fans died all alone in his sprawling home in studio compound. >> there were no obvious signs of trauma. >> reporter: local sheriff says prince was last seen at about 8:00 wednesday evening, when friend dropped him off at home. worried employees could not reach prince thursday morning, and eventually found him fully clothed and slumped inside an elevator in the first floor. it is not known how long he had been dead. >> we have no reason to believe that at this point this was a suicide. >> reporter: prince's body was released to his family following a four hour long autopsy on friday. the mood here at prince's paisley park estate is somber as fans showed their love and say good bye. >> i cannot imagine what life is life is like after prince now. >> reporter: since word of the prince's death, thousands have been taking part in the dance party in minneapolis. it is expect to last all weekend to

he stayed here, could have gone anywhere else in the world but he always called minnesota home.we mentioned, we will be getting an update on the investigation, less than an hour now from the sheriff. the autopsy has been completed. no toxicology, just we're talking about the autopsy. you'll get an update top of the hour. nbc's blake mccoy outside the she's office in minnesota. what more can you tell us about this news conference and what we may learn and perhaps just as important what we will probably not learn. >> reporter: craig, this is the first time we will be hearing from law enforcement on camera about prince's death and what happened. we're told the sheriff will be speaking 5 to 6 minutes of prepared remarks. he will cover what we know so far, what investigators are doing right now and also that autopsy, which was completed about an hour ago, body now being turned over to family. as you mentioned, no toxicology results, that will take several weeks and the doctor who did the autopsy said she will not announce anything until she has it. it will be interesting ing tin what

we have learned that prescription drugs were found on prince the day he died and at his minnesota home. it is not then in they played a relative in his detect. a toxicology report will take weeks to complete. he passed away a eke ago today. >> so map questions and tributes are happening over the weekend including saturday night. a lot of people will town out and we have heat to agreement them. >> we do. it will be a wonderful weekend to be outside or to be inside during the evening hours if you want to be outside. >> in lake tahoe you can see 9 cool colors and clouds with a chance of scattered showers you see the next six hours the sierra will have wet weather and the ocean for next couple of hours but that is not coming our way. the sun is up, and time to get out and enjoy a breezy and dry day today, warmer than yesterday, and our fastest breeze on friday night in the higher elevations we could have issues there and the dry cold front will roll law and a warm weekend for all of our neighborhoods is on the way. 70 in milpitas and san jose at 72. 66 in santa cruz. breezy on the peninsul

the 57-year-old prince died suddenly yesterday at his minnesota home. >> magazines and newspaper arebute to prince. this is the discover of "new york times" the headline "master of pop." >> international papers including the u.k., a great photo "dead at 57." >> the new yorker released their cover for next week, very simple "purple," with rain drops. all the new york daily news always pushing buttons and today always pushing buttons and today as they honor someone not an you can read it. all the ecuador president is raising taxes to pay for the devastate destruction of 7.8 earthquake and will increase the sales tax and put one time levy on millionaires. the news has critics scratching their heads with so many struggling financially. the earthquake is blamed for 577 deaths. the number is expected to rise. >> in we having news, 17 people are dead in northeast india from a put slide and authorities say the torible rains triggered the slide that buried a labor camp in a tourist town. >> the welcomeers were building a hotel were asleep when the mudslide truck. >> we were stunned when we sa

mourning the loss of a music icon and pioneer, prince was found unresponsive in an elevator at his minnesota home 57. the big story is the sudden passing of one of the best selling music artists in history. >> he broke into the music scene in 1979, five years later he broke through with this top charting album, purple rain, it produces the first two number one singles, when doves cry and lets go crazy and won him the academy award for best original song. kiss topped the charts in 1986. and then bat dance and then he returned to the top of the charts with his album 3121. in all he has sold 100 million records worldwide. >> tonight fans are mourning outside of his home in minneapolis. "action news" reporter christie talked to folks mourning his death in philadelphia. she is live with more. >> reporter: rick and monica, prince had been working and even touring before his death and was hospitalized for the flu last week. this came as a shock to fans in philadel

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we are getting word of a death investigation at the minnesota home of singer/songwriter prince.o make an emergency landing. he reportedly taken a bad case of the flu. he was hospitalized. and now there is an investigation of a death at the home and recording studios that prince has. several outlets reported that the singer himself passed away. we cannot confirm that. police are investigating a death at the home of

the singer was found today collapsed inside his pace, minnesota -- maria paisley park, minnesota, home had been battling the flu for days. even his plane had to make an emergency landing to rush him to the hospital. following that very show right there in atlanta. so within moments of news breaking of prince's death, tributes began to pour in. horace holmes monitoring that for us tonight. what did you find? horace: millions and millions of people have been media, including a number of celebrities. president obama saying that the world has lost a creative icon. 4 million people posting on twitter, tweeting, including oprah winfrey, usher, stevie knicks, madonna and demi lovato. in this area prince performed at the warner theater in june. dowd was there and he posted this picture he took outside of the theater. you can see the billboard, "prince: the hit and run tour." this picture from inside, c.c. bloom was there. you can see she says incomparable, irreplaceable, to have witnessed magic at its finest. this hurts. my goodness. of course, a lot of people are quoting prince and posting vi

. >>> hundreds of fans are still gathering outside the minnesota home of prince today leaving messagesor the music icon. flowers, balloons and handwritten notes, just some of the items lining the fence outside paisley park studios. and now an intensive investigation is underway to determine exactly what happened. >> we are going to leave no stone unturned with this and make sure that the public knows what happened. >> the autopsy was performed yesterday, but it could be days or even weeks before we learn the results. cnn's victor blackwell is at paisley park. and victor while the investigation is underway, you know, there continue to be celebrations really around the globe, and part particularly where you are, the purple balloons, people wearing purple, i'm wearing purple in mourninyg. i know your favorite song is a do adore, mine purple rain. people out there singing lyrics, as well as telling stories of how prince touched them? >> reporter: there is not as much music was one would expect here, but you are seeing some of the old t-shirts, you are seeing some purses some key chains, yo

the drugs were also found at his minnesota home. it is not known in they played a role in his death. the sheriff has contacted the federal drug enforcement administration about possibly helping with the case. he passed away a week ago today, a judge appointed a trust company to temporarily oversee his $300 million estate saying that the emergency appointment was necessary because prince doesn't appear to have a will. >> canceling cable service could goateeser, a new -- could get easy after it barely squeaked out of the hearing. cable companies are lobbying against the bill saying in can you sign up for cable online you should be able to opt out online. the legislation was inspired by customers claiming the process cancel service has become a big headache. critics argue requiring cancellation by phone is most effective form of customer protection. >> when is the warm-up happening mike? what is the timing? >> the warmest is on sunday. i will feel it and notice it tomorrow and saturday and it will linger into monday. we will go back in

the pills were reportedly found in his minnesota home. investigators believe a health scare that caused an unscheduled landing of his plane was a reaction to the medication. >>> so, this is jake patty t. his mother dribs him as the sweetest child. jake has his demons. as mikea turner reports, now his mother is trying to save others from what killed her son. >> when we first started giving jake his pain medicine, we had no idea this could be something that would trigger an addiction for him. >> reporter: the pain pills were to help him recover from a bike accident. soon he was hooked. >> his pills of choice were percocet. >> reporter: when the pills ran out, heroin was cheap. >> what does the mother of a heroin addict look like? you are looking at one. >> love and support couldn't save jake. >> reporter: now his mother is trying to prevent other parents from going through her agony. she teaches people how to use narcan. >> if i had this and known about it and it could have saved jake's life i would have given it to him in an instant. >> re

alison: prince was found dead in the paisley park, minnesota, home early today. a week ago his plane made an emergency landing after a concert. that was so he could be treated for flu. leon: we have team coverage for you of the story tonight. stephen tschida gathering reaction from our local music scene. but we'll begin with brandi hitt who has more on the life and the death of a musical icon. >> ♪ extra time ♪ and your kiss brandi: a music pioneer known by a single name. prince. like when doves cry ♪ brandi: his eclectic work and larger than life stage presence catapulted him to superstardom in the 1980's with the release of "pumpal rain." >> ♪ purple rain brandi: born prince rogers nelson. he would change his name several times. first in 1993, opting for this symbol in a dispute with his label referring to himself as the artist formerly known as prince. then again in 2000. >> it was interesting the other day. a friend of mine said so what should i call you now? i said you can call me prince. it just felt good to say that again. i hadn't in so long. >> the music

. >> her romance ended when she moved out of their minnesota home. >> he sent me a little letter andthe most beautiful girl in the." ♪ the most beautiful girl in the world ♪ . >> and the letter said "until you love me again, the most beautiful girl in the world." ♪ ♪ what can i say >> his love interest in "purple rain" was an lopollonia coater row. >> i don't kiss and kell. we write the lyrics, share clothes, we really care for each other. we have respect. >> "purple rain" was inspired by 2 singer vanity who dropped out when she broke up with prince. she died in february of health related issues at the age 57, the same age we lost prince. >> of course, prince discovered me. it was great. >> music seemed to connect him to his women. prince did the soundtrack for batman which led to a brief romance with its leading lady kim basinger. he even tried to turn her into a singer. but living in prince's spotlight wasn't easy. >> well, i was -- you have to deal with the reaction. >> his first wife mayte garcia, the mother of his deceased child told us they lost touch after their split. >> we d

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