Prince is dead: Police CONFIRM reports from earlier today

The artist Prince has died at the age of 57. 

Various sources reported to TMZ that his body was found this morning at his estate in Minnesota.

Paramedics were called to his recording studio around 10AM today and Carver County Sheriff's Department confirmed that there had been a fatality.

Prince was hospitalised six days ago with flu symptoms, but his rep later confirmed that he was back on his feet.

We hope he rests in peace.