Tributes have come flooding in from music-lovers across the globe following the passing of pop icon Prince.
Russell Crowe described Prince as a genius and a poet
Boxer Joseph Parker dubbed Prince the "best ever".
Kimbra, who was presented with a Grammy by Prince, couldn't bring herself to believe the tragic news.Dan Carter paid tribute in the most fitting way possible - with music.
Rachel Hunter shared two dove emojis, alongside a picture of the music legend.
Director Taika Waititi was heartbroken to see Prince join the list of legends who are no longer with us.Lucy Lawless, like Taika, grieved the passing of another icon.
Kiwi music producer Joel Little, who has collaborated with Lorde, wrote "not another one".
Singer Ginny Blackmore said she will "never forget" watching Prince perform live.
Six 60's Matui Walters said simply "thank you".Reporter Charlotte Ryan lamented Prince was gone "too soon".
Colin Mathura-Jeffree counts Prince among his childhood idols.
Former
All Black Dan Carter, boxer Joseph Parker and hitmaker Lorde are just
some of the high-profile Kiwis who have paid tribute on social media.
Lorde
- real name Ella Yelich-O'Connor - remembered Prince as one of the many
huge stars who have died in 2016, including music legend David Bowie
and actor Alan Rickman.
Russell Crowe described Prince as a genius and a poet
Ladyhawke was among those Kiwis shocked to wake up to the news.
I'm so sad :( this is horrible news to wake up to 😿
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The best to ever do it 🎸🎹 Rest in peace to the Legend #Prince
A photo posted by Joseph Parker (@joeboxerparker) on
Kimbra, who was presented with a Grammy by Prince, couldn't bring herself to believe the tragic news.Dan Carter paid tribute in the most fitting way possible - with music.
A photo posted by Dan Carter (@dancarter_) on
Rachel Hunter shared two dove emojis, alongside a picture of the music legend.
Director Taika Waititi was heartbroken to see Prince join the list of legends who are no longer with us.Lucy Lawless, like Taika, grieved the passing of another icon.
Kiwi music producer Joel Little, who has collaborated with Lorde, wrote "not another one".
Singer Ginny Blackmore said she will "never forget" watching Prince perform live.
DJ Sir-Vere couldn't stop thinking about the tragic news.A photo posted by Ginny Blackmore (@ginnyblackmore) on
Radio show host Lily Taurau quoted lyrics from 'Kiss'.
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Six 60's Matui Walters said simply "thank you".Reporter Charlotte Ryan lamented Prince was gone "too soon".
Rest in Peace Prince. Another music legend gone too soon x #prince #music #legend #purplerain
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Colin Mathura-Jeffree counts Prince among his childhood idols.
Radio personality Jay Reeve counted himself "so lucky" to have seen the star perform live.
A photo posted by Jay Reeve (@thejayreeve) on
Presenter Kanoa Lloyd expressed regret for missing Prince's New Zealand show in February.
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