The news of Princes sudden and unexpected passing is very difficult to process.
He was my creative partner and friend.
We shared tremendous times together during and after the making ofPurple Rain.
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I know his fans are devastated, Magnoli wrote.
I know his music meant so very much to so many people.
Travel well, friend, wherever your next journey takes you.
2 on theBillboard Hot 100.
The late legend won his first and only Academy Award for writing the titular song for thefilms soundtrack.
The film also marked Princes first lead performance in a narrative feature.
Magnoli last directed the 1997 sci-fi filmDark Planet.
RevisitPurple Rainwith a look back at the movies trailer, above.
