He was adored by millions of fans but music icon Prince was always determined that his final exit would echo the way he lived life - privately away from the spotlight.
While thousands of fans flocked to his home to pay their respects after he died on Thursday, the rock star’s family were already carrying out his funeral plan.
Prince's "most beloved" friends and family have held a private memorial for the music superstar after his body was cremated.
A private ceremony celebrating his life was held at Paisley Park on Saturday, attended by Prince's sister Tyka Nelson and brother-in-law Maurice Phillips.
His publicist Yvette Noel-Schure said: "A few hours ago, Prince was celebrated by a small group of his most beloved family, friends and his musicians, in a private, beautiful ceremony to say a loving goodbye.
"Prince's remains have been cremated and their final storage will remain private. We ask for your blessings and prayers of comfort for his family and close friends at this time.
"The cause of death remains unknown and it will be at least four weeks before we receive the results of the autopsy. An announcement will be made at a future date for a musical celebration."
One woman who attended the memorial told the Press Association: "It was actually a party. People danced and ate."
Prince was a Jehovah's Witness which required a funeral to take place within a week of his death.
He was found by staff members on Thursday morning, more than 12 hours after he was last seen alive when he was dropped off at Paisley Park.
Police are investigating whether foul play was involved in his death after authorities said they had "no reason to believe" the Purple Rain star killed himself and there were "no obvious signs of trauma" on his body. His sister stands to inherit his fortunes as he didn't have any children before dying.
TMZ reported that the singer overdosed on a painkiller called Percocet six days before his death, forcing his private jet to make an emergency landing in Atlanta, Georgia.
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