The man, the music legend, and the mentor to many in the music industry has passed away at age 57.
E! News learned that Prince passed away at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassan, Minn., after local authorities were called to the scene.
And whether it was his memorable music and cooler-than-cool image that will live on undeniable for generations to come there was always another element to Prince's life that became as intoxicating as his songs: his many female protégés.
The "When Doves Cry" singer was known to keep a bevy of beautiful ladies around, and some went on to see massive success in their own right.
Here's a look back on the arguably most well-known females in Prince's life:
Kim Basinger
Her real name: Kim Basinger
Her reigning days: Prince's Batman soundtrack
Carmen Electra
Her real name: Tara Patrick
Her reigning days: Around the time when Prince changed his name to the mysterious symbol
Apollonia
Her real name: Apollonia Kotero
Her reigning days: The Purple Rain album
Sheena Easton
Her real name: Sheena Orr
Her reigning days: During both 1999 and Purple Rain albums
Vanity
Her real name: Denise Matthews
Her reigning days: The 1999 and Controversy albums
Diamond and Pearl
Their real names: Lori Elle and Robia LaMorte
Their reigning days: The Diamond and Pearls album
Mayte Garcia
Her real name: Mayte Garcia
Her reigning day: The Chaos and Disorder, Emancipation and Crystal Ball albums
Taja Sevelle
Her real name: Nancy Richardson
Her reigning day: The Sign O' The Times album