Prince: An amazing life in photos

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Prince was found dead on Thursday at his estate in suburban Minneapolis at the age of 57, and the world is mourning the loss of one of the greatest musicians of all time.

His genre-breaking style pervaded not just music but other realms of entertainment, particularly fashion, and continues to inspire his followers today.

Here's a look back on his incredible career and the images that made him an icon:

Prince was born Prince Rogers Nelson on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His deep-funk sound with his explicit lyrics and falsetto voice were extremely unique to mainstream music when his debut solo album, "For You," came out in 1978.

He hit superstar status with his band The Revolution in 1982 with the hit album — and single —"1999."

Success continued in 1984 with the album "Purple Rain," which led to Grammy and American Music Award wins.