The world of rock ’n’ roll was reeling tonight with the news that Prince has died. The 57 year-old pop genius from Minnesota was found dead at his home today, following a mysterious illness. Tributes to the man – who sold in excess of 100 million albums in a wonderfully productive career – have been pouring in, via Twitter and other social media.

The death of Prince is the latest tragic twist in what has been a black year for music all across the world. "In terms of originality and influence, Prince was up there among the greatest performers contemporary music has ever seen,” Hot Press editor Niall Stokes said. “The story goes that he wrote his first song at the age of seven. That makes sense, He was a brilliantly precocious talent, who refused to do things by the book and produced a remarkable body of work!”

Here are just some of the reactions from the world’s musicians so far...

Katy Perry: And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic. Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much…

Nathan Followill: RIP Prince. So sad to lose another legend.

Keith Urban: Just heard about Prince ....can't believe it ....... - KU

Robbie Williams: Now Prince? No no no.. RIP You genius x

Duran Duran: Devastated to hear the news about Prince. An enormous talent that we were all big fans of.”

Boy George: Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!

Samuel L. Jackson: I’m Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.

Nile Rodgers: #RIP our dearly beloved #Prince. Tears and love on our tour bus. @chicorg @nilerodgersI'll never forget my brother. We've had #good times

Joan Collins: Shocked that @prince has died at only 57. Such a talent to have died so young