The tragic death of androgynous funk singer Prince brought shock not just through the media, but also throughout the world. The iconic artist, who died from a yet unknown cause on 21st April, will be remembered not only for his gender-bending style, but also for his unparalleled music. One of his most notable songs “Purple Rain” has inspired a multitude of buildings and landmarks to light up the regal shade across the globe.
1. City Hall, San Francisco
Celebrating Prince at San Francisco’s city hall, lit up purple for him pic.twitter.com/nMcT4b1bo6
— Sbacon1999 (@sbacon1999) April 22, 2016
2. Empire State Building, NYC
The Empire State Building is purple for Prince. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/V2QYLvesTW
— History In Pictures (@HistoryInPix) April 22, 2016
3. Eiffel Tower, Paris
Eiffel Tower turned purple last night to honour Prince. Another of his classics on the way https://t.co/Bx4v0cc8tz pic.twitter.com/WidNBWXndN
— Free Radio (@wearefreeradio) April 22, 2016
4. Superdome, New Orleans
Here's a shot of the Superdome tonight, lit up purple to honor #Prince, a la Essence Fest '14, by @jmcctheadvocate pic.twitter.com/ncReXHc69a
— New Orleans Advocate (@theadvocateno) April 22, 2016
5. Space Needle & Great Wheel, Seattle
If you grew up listening to 'Little Red Corvette', you'll appreciate Seattle turning purple. https://t.co/iNovMKZFVZ pic.twitter.com/3XZtGb3rfE
— Brett Shavers ? (@Brett_Shavers) April 22, 2016
6. Niagara Falls, Ontario
Even Niagra Falls is purple tonight.? pic.twitter.com/46rMQb6GN2
— Belle Es You (@SouthernbeLLSU) April 21, 2016
7. Indianapolis Power & Light Company
IPL building on Monument Circle goes purple in remembrance of Prince. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/m7gXpF9OOh
— CBS4 Indy (@CBS4Indy) April 22, 2016
8. Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge, England
Bridge from Worcester to Shrewsbury was lit up in purple to pay tribute to Prince#PrinceRIP #PrinceGoneTooSoon pic.twitter.com/Ty0O4VFqFY
— Nyla Tai ? (@NylaTai) April 22, 2016
9. I-35W Bridge, Minnesota
The I-35W Bridge in Minnesota will be lit in purple tonight in honor of Prince. https://t.co/u4gj03m9ds pic.twitter.com/PEgmORrLjE
— ABC News (@ABC) April 21, 2016