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'Heartbroken' Will Smith reveals he spoke to Price a night before his death

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Last Updated : Apr 22 2016 | 9:57 AM IST

Shocked by the news of legendary pop star Prince's demise, Will Smith recently revealed that Price had one of his final conversations with him.

The 57-year-old singer was found at his Paisley Park studio in Minnesota on April 21. Authorities found him unresponsive in an elevator and were unable to revive him. His death remains under investigation, reports E! Online.

The 47-year-old actor took to his Facebook page and wrote, "I just spoke with him last night. Today, Jada and I mourn with all of you the loss of a beautiful poet, a true inspiration, and one of the most magnificent artists to ever grace this earth."

The 'Focus' actor did not reveal what he and the 'Do Me, Baby' hit-maker talked about.

Meanwhile, many celebrities took to their social media to pay tribute to the singer.

Jada Pinkett Smith wrote on her Facebook, "Prince was one of the first artists to put me on game in regard to the industry. He was not only a genius artist, he was kind, funny, beautifully eccentric, curious, imaginative, magical, spiritual, rebellious and extremely intelligent."

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Meanwhile, Oprah Winfrey tweeted, "Prince the doves really are crying now. Listening to your music. Remembering you. #RIPPrince."

Sharing a snap with the singer, Mariah Carey wrote, "Genius, legend, inspiration, friend. The world will miss you. I'll never get over it."

Other celebrities including Justin Timberlake, Sheila Edrummer, Paul McCartney, Simon Le Bon, Chelsea Clinton, Katy Perry and Chris Rock paid their tribute to the music legend.

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First Published: Apr 22 2016 | 9:50 AM IST

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