Fans and celebs are taking a moment to remember Prince on the anniversary of his death. The singer died last year from an opioid overdose.

To mark the anniversary, the AJC talked with a few Atlanta fans about their favorite Prince memories and what this day means to them. The nearly 40-minute conversation was emotional at times, but it also offered a glimpse into why the singer's fans have such a strong connection to him.

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Bob Wood, the owner of the Relapse Theater, in his old space in West Midtown in 2017.  (Steve Schaefer/Special to the AJC)

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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