This is such horrible news ...

Music icon Prince has died at the age of 57 at his estate, Paisley Park, in Minnesota, reports TMZ. The outlet first reported that an unknown person had died at the home but it is now confirming that it is in fact the legendary singer who has passed.

According to the Carver County Sheriff's Department in Chanhassen, Minnesota, authorities were called to a medical emergency at the estate 9:43 AM on Thursday morning. Before the confirmation, the sheriff's department said there had been a fatality and they were notifying next of kin.

Early last Friday morning, the seven-time Grammy winner was treated at a hospital after a bout of flu worsened during a flight on his private jet.

The 57-year-old cancelled two shows last week due to feeling ill. Despite being sick, the superstar performed in Atlanta on Thursday night, but his health quickly deteriorated on the flight home, TMZ said. The plane had to make an unscheduled landing to rush the music man to a hospital in Moline, Illinois.

Many thought that Prince was getting better since the legend did make an appearance at a $10 dance party held the next day at his compound. His Purpleness did not sing, but came on stage and assured fans that he was okay, despite being sick. But he had an ominous message to the crowd, saying, "Wait a few days before you waste any prayers."

His reps told TMZ that he was battling the flu. Apparently it was more than that ...

From David Bowie to Glenn Frey and now Prince, 2016 has not been a devastating year for music's greatest men.

We here at X17 are are so sad to say goodbye to the rock royalty and the end of his purple reign ...