courtesy of Instagram/@princeMusic / NewsMusic / NewsPrince fans are remembering the singer three years on from his deathToday is the third anniversary of the music icon’s passingShareLink copied ✔️April 21, 2019April 21, 2019TextThom Waite Three years on from Prince’s death at 57, at his Minnesota studio, it’s still easy to see what a massive impact he made on music and wider culture. The singer – who reportedly died from an accidental opioid overdose – broke out in the 70s and achieved stardom with his 1984 film and soundtrack Purple Rain. Given his revolutionary treatment of sexuality and his musical brilliance, it’s not hard to see how Prince gained such a dedicated fanbase, and he maintained it right up until he passed away. Now fans are taking to social media to remember the singer with heartfelt messages. I'm still finding it very hard to believe that you're gone. Your way of words and your level of intelligence has touched my soul in ways I feel I will never be able to explain to anyone. I miss you far beyond what words can explain. I love you, thank you for everything. #Princepic.twitter.com/uirGMs1NjA— maddie (@mxchaelsdreamer) April 21, 2019Miss you#prince#Prince4Everpic.twitter.com/WpZUXMcxS5— Laura (@Laulovesgigs) April 21, 2019 Posters are also sharing Prince imagery, commemorating his distinctive look, shows, and iconography. Three years gone, but never forgotten. RIP #Princepic.twitter.com/FzcrkrXyxb— Shaun Stackhouse Reacts (@ShaunStackhouse) April 21, 20193 years has gone too fast #Princepic.twitter.com/XVZXOOdWrI— debs (@dchuds_x) April 21, 2019Three years ago. We continue to honour his life and work. #princepic.twitter.com/ECHYrtQ190— Dr Kirsty Fairclough FRSA (@DrKFairclough) April 21, 2019 And videos of his performances, which can only capture a little of his famous stage presence. #𝒫𝓇𝒾𝓃𝒸𝑒 | 𝕀𝕗 𝕀 𝕎𝕒𝕤 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝔾𝕚𝕣𝕝𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕✨#𝟛𝕐𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤 ☔️🕊💜we love & miss you so much. Thank you for everything @prince!!🕺🏽🌟pic.twitter.com/z2M4OgN8Id— ☆ (@mjxzayn) April 21, 2019#InMemoriam#Prince (57) who died #onthisday in 2016 of an accidental overdose of pain medication at his Paisley Park estate. #StrangeRelationship#OTDpic.twitter.com/Uz0IwFxPCz— Out Of The Blue, Into The Black (@blueintoblack) April 21, 2019 A long message on a London Underground board also remembers the singer, through a variety of song titles from a back catalogue of hits. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORECorridos tumbados: A guide to Mexico’s most controversial music genreSekou is the 21-year-old baritone making 70s soul cool againDon’t Be Dumb: The top 5 features on A$AP Rocky’s new album The rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieR!R!Riot is Taiwan’s pluggnb princessWhen did UK underground rap get so Christian? Why listening parties are everywhere right nowA night out with Feng, the ‘positive punk’ of UK UgDoppel-gäng gäng gäng: 7 times artists used body doublesWesley Joseph is the Marty Supreme of R&B (only nicer) How Turnstile are reinventing hardcore for the internet ageWill these be the biggest musical moments of 2026?Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy