Prince’s beautiful bird Divinity has passed away five years after her owner’s death, apparently “following a recent decline in health due to age”.
The superstar pop singer was well-known to have a fascination with the majestic winged-creatures, and his pet was incredibly special to him.
Paisley Park executive director Alan Seiffert gave a statement following the news of Divinity’s death.
“Divinity’s beautiful coo has welcomed visitors since Paisley Park first opened its gates to the public in October 2016,’ he said.
Prince’s famous dove Divinity has passed away at the age of 28
“She was one of the enduring links to Prince for thousands of fans.”
“She will be missed,” the director added.
Prince was once the proud owner of both Divinity and her brother Majesty, but he died in 2017.
The superstar showed his love for the feathered animals when he gave the duo credit on his 2002 song Arboretum for “ambient singing”.
Prince is one of the greatest musical genius of our times
Prince’s most famous tribute to the white creatures came in his hit track When Doves Cry, which was released in 1984.
The music video also featured several white doves flying around the dynamic singer.
The star’s ex-wife Mayte Garcia could also be seen giving one of the birds a kiss in his 1992 music video for 7, a Prince & The New Power Generation track.
Prince sadly died prematurely at the age of 57, and it was later revealed he died from an accidental fentanyl overdose in the elevator of his Paisley Park home in Minnesota.
Prince had a great love for doves, showcased in his hit song When Doves Cry
The park continues to keep the singer alive, as fans can pay to visit the facility and take a selection of tours where they see his younger generation of doves along the way.
Prince’s estate has gone on to release two albums since his death, Piano and a Microphone 1983 in 2018 and Originals in 2019.
The Oscar-winner created more than 30 albums and won seven Grammy Awards over the course of his 40-year career, and his death was a tragic loss to his enormous fanbase when it was announced in April 2016.
The diverse musician shot to the top of his charts with his hit single Purple Rain, which has been covered numerous times since.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
