Prince's death shocked the world, but the two Latinas he loved –his partner and once fianceé Sheila E. and his ex wife dancer Mayte García –were hit hard. Other Latinos paid their tributes. Chiquis Rivera said she was conceived to the chords of "Purple Rain" and George López shared the an anecdote. Here are their words.
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Sheila E.
Chiquis Rivera
Demi Lovato
Alejandro Sanz
"The prince of music has died. A sad day, a tremendous loss. #Prince, always great. Thank you for your life," wrote Alejandro Sanz.
Jennifer López
Eva Longoria
Pitbull
Marc Anthony
Gloria Estefan
Lin-Manuel Miranda
This was his first reaction… and then
Hamilton does Prince
There is also this video on Facebook if you want to see it from closer.
Gina Rodríguez
George López
And he told an anecdote….
Prince on López Tonight
Mayte García
Apollonia
Apollonia Kotero, Prince's girlfriend in Purple Rain and former lover, hasn't uttered a word in public since the news of his death broke, but friends revealed to Hollywood Life, that she had been in touch with the artist in the weeks before his passing and was extremely worried about him. She is in Minneapolis now with his loved ones.
