Fans and doves alike have not stopped mourning since Prince’s untimely death last year on April 21, 2016, at the age of 57.
The legendary musician was behind iconic hits like “Purple Rain,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Delirious,” “1999,”and, of course, “When Doves Cry.” But his influence extended far beyond his music. Prince redefined public notions about black masculinity and frequently challenged ideas about gender and sexuality with his appearance.
In a year fraught with police brutality, political mayhem, the Zika virus, bombings and much more chaos, the loss of an individual as vivacious and tremendous as Prince wasn’t just upsetting. It was crushing.
Fans who loved and continue to love the artist celebrated him Friday on the anniversary of his death:
If you ever wondered why we sing in church. This is why. This is church. #RIPPrince #PRINCE https://t.co/eN5BqW6G1Q
— Paul Baudhuin (@BelgianFriar) April 21, 2017
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Prince forever. #PurpleRain💜 #RIPPrince. pic.twitter.com/dMAXiLKzRP
— Nicki Mayo (@nickimayonews) April 21, 2017
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The musical legend Prince, who's talent truly knew no bounds.. You're so sorely missed ☔️💕 #RIPPrince #Prince #FridayFeeling #purplerain 🌹 pic.twitter.com/9OUKwDiPWH
— Tina ❄️ (@Tinapeg2) April 21, 2017
"The beautiful ones, they hurt you everytime." #Prince pic.twitter.com/fXg9maZry4
— Mina Caputo (@MinaCaputo) April 21, 2017
Been a year since we lost #Prince; still not over it 💜
— Vanessa K. De Luca (@Vanessa_KDeLuca) April 21, 2017
The Side-Eye Sorcerer. The Shade Priest. The Judgey Majesty. 💜💜💜 #Prince
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April 21st 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 #Prince pic.twitter.com/NCHFrI6JLN
— Salena Godden (@salenagodden) April 21, 2017
"Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today. To get through this thing called life." 1 year later, there will only ever be one #PRINCE. RIP. pic.twitter.com/eVmy3yFbdd
— B. Scott (@lovebscott) April 21, 2017
The doves are still crying PURPLE RAIN ☔️ #ripprincerogersnelson (who had this poster tho 🙋🏽) 🙏🏾💋💋💋
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"Albums still matter, like books and black lives still matter." #Prince#BLM #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/W8cUmXVEWJ
— Khary Penebaker (@kharyp) April 21, 2017
Thank you, @NathanMattox #PRINCE pic.twitter.com/S7VXF3TKkV
— Unvirtuous Abbey (@UnvirtuousAbbey) April 21, 2017
RIP Prince.
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