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Heroes like Prince die all the time – so why is this one so hard to shake?

The stories may be slipping from front pages but Prince fans are still reeling. Clem Bastow explores why his death feels so personal to her and many othersThere are heroes of mine whose inevitable death I’ve long dreaded, because they seemed so distressingly mortal: ageing, greying, slowing down (as one recurring thought goes, “What will I do when Stephen Sondheim dies?”). Related: Prince: a shy, nonconformist, unknowable talent | Alexis Petridis Continue reading...

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04:14 on April 27 2016

Heroes like Prince die all the time – so why is this one so hard to shake?

Guardian Music — The stories may be slipping from front pages but Prince fans are still reeling. Clem Bastow explores why his death feels so personal to her and many othersThere are heroe... more info
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