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The 13 Most Moving Visual Tributes to Prince

By Linda Rodgers

When Prince died suddenly in 2016 at his Minnesota home, everyone was shocked and saddened. After his death, the world showed their admiration in majestically awesome (and purple) ways.

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Now, one year later, those feelings of sorrow still linger. Prince’s fans keep his memory alive even to this day. The beloved musician was only 57 when he passed, but he will forever be remembered for his charismatic, flashy stage performances and hit single after hit single.

There’s no doubt the world mightily misses his shining talent. Though he may be gone, he will never be forgotten. We miss you, Prince!

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  1. Prince In Tribute

    Getty images

    In ways large and small--but mostly in purple--the country paid tribute to Prince, who died on April 21 last year. Even Mother Nature! Click through to see how people showed their love.

  2. Prince Tribute Boston

    via Twitter

    Zakim Bridge, Boston

  4. Prince Tribute Niagara

    via Facebook

    Niagara Falls

    This landmark was set to be lighted purple in honor of Queen Elizabeth, who turned 90 on April 21 of last year. But it was a fitting memorial to Prince, too.

  5. Prince Tribute Cleveland

    via Twitter

    Terminal Tower, Cleveland

  6. Prince Tribute Rainbow

    via Twitter

    Paisley Park, Minneapolis

    It rained in Minneapolis, Prince's hometown, soon after his death. And while the downpour wasn't purple, a rainbow did appear over his estate. via Huffington Post

  8. Prince Tribute I 35 Wbridge

    via Twitter

    The I-35W Bridge, Minneapolis

  9. Prince Tribute Nasa

    via Twitter

    Purple nebula, outer space

    NASA wanted to pay its respects, too, so they posted this majestic purple star in the rock star's honor.

  10. Prince Tribute Lowry Bridge

    via Twitter

    Lowry Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis

  12. Prince tribute Tulsa church

    via Facebook

    University United Methodist Church, Tulsa, OK

    The church usually puts inspirational quotes outside. Instead, they honored Prince with these lines from"Get Crazy" that are still so fitting. via Buzzfeed

  13. Prince Tribute Prince St Outside

    via Twitter

    Prince Street subway station, New York City

    This is the outside of the station.

  14. Prince Tribute Prince St Subway Inside

    via Twitter

    Prince Street subway station, New York City

    And this is the inside of the station.

  16. Prince Tribute Orlando Eye

    via Twitter

    The Orlando Eye, Orlando, FL

  17. Prince Tribute Superdome

    via Twitter

    Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans

  18. Prince Tribute San Francisco

    via Twitter

    City Hall, San Francisco

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