End of the purple reign: autopsy to be held amid swirling Prince overdose rumours

A post-mortem examination is due to take place to determine what caused the death of pop superstar Prince. It follows reports on the TMZ celebrity website that the 57-year-old underwent treatment for a drug overdose just days before his passing. Quoting multiple sources, the website says Prince left hospital against the advice of doctors. The singer’s death came two weeks after he cancelled concerts in Atlanta because he wasn’t feeling well.

Um, we’re at Prince’s house.

911 transcript

Prince was found unresponsive and alone in a lift at his complex in Paisley Park, Minnesota, on Thursday. The emergency services attempted CPR on arrival but could not revive the singer-songwriter. As tributes flooded in from the likes of Madonna and Barack Obama, shocked fans have laid bouquets and purple balloons outside his home. Hundreds of people braved the rain to mourn and celebrate the life and work of the music icon - and his sister, Tyka Nelson, came outside to tell the crowd: “He loved all of you. Thank you for loving him back.” The transcript of the 911 emergency call has also been released, depicting a scene of shock and confusion at the mansion.

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