The news of Prince's death on Thursday shocked the world — including those in the sports world.
Many of the world's biggest sports stars took to social media to mourn the 57-year-old superstar.
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If the passing of Prince is true, GONE TOO SOON!! Prince and MJ is what I grew up to.. pic.twitter.com/Yz5v0rh68Z
He will forever live on.. #RipPrince
I am so devastated by the passing of my good friend Prince.
The Man, The Musician, The Legend, The Icon Thanks you for Playing the SoundTrack to or Lives.