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Prince remembered: Celebs and fans remember the singer on the anniversary of his death

Remembering Prince this week in Minneapolis. Photo: Getty Images

Credit: Melissa Ruggieri

Credit: Melissa Ruggieri

Remembering Prince this week in Minneapolis. Photo: Getty Images
By Jewel Wicker
April 21, 2017

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.

Watch the conversation below:

Here are some tributes from celebrities and fans on social media:

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