President Obama has revealed he and Michelle were Prince fans as he paid tribute to the 'creative icon.'

The Purple Rain hitmaker was found dead at his Paisley Park mansion, Minnesota, this morning, his publicist confirmed. He was 57.

Now Barack Obama has said that he and the First Lady 'join millions of fans from around the world in mourning the sudden death of Prince.'

The president praised the legendary singer who had forever left his mark on the music industry.

President Obama has revealed he and Michelle were Prince fans as he paid tribute to the 'creative icon'

'Today, the world lost a creative icon,' Obama said in the post on his Facebook page.

'Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent. As one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time, Prince did it all. Funk. R&B. Rock and roll. He was a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant bandleader, and an electrifying performer.'

'“A strong spirit transcends rules,” Prince once said -- and nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative.'

The president ended his statement by passing on his thoughts and prayers for Prince's loved ones.

The Obamas are the latest in a series of celebrities to pay tribute to the music icon who died unexpectedly. His death came just days after the singer was rushed to hospital from his private plane with severe flu.

Barack Obama has said that he and the First Lady 'join millions of fans from around the world in mourning the sudden death of Prince'

Last look: Prince posted this portrait of himself on his Instagram a week ago following news of his medical emergency that landed him in hospital for a few hours. His publicist confirmed he had died Thursday morning

Madonna Chaka Khan, Quincy Jones and Justin Timberlake have all shared messages praising Prince and his music.

Chaka Khan, who had a huge hit in 1984 with I Feel For You, a song original written and recorded by Prince in 1979, shared a photo of the two of them walking arm-in-arm from that era.

'I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father,' she said about the devout Jehovah's Witness.

Madonna shared a photo of herself and the Little Red Corvette singer both wearing matching yellow jackets.

'He changed the world!! A true visionary. What a loss. I'm devastated,' she said.

Mega producer Quincy Jones tweeted: 'A true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.'

And a 'heartbroken' Lenny Kravitz paid tribute on his Instagram, writing: 'My musical brother... My friend... The one who showed me the possibilities within myself, changed everything, and kept his integrity until the end, is gone.'

Mick Jagger was effusive in his praise for Prince, tweeting that he was 'a revolutionary artist' and 'authentic in every way.'

'I LOVED him': Chaka Khan, who had a hit with Prince's song I Feel For You in 1984, expressed her huge affection for the diminutive star

'What a loss': Madonna shared a throwback photo of herself with Prince, both wearing yellow, and said she is 'devastated' at his death

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones joined in the chorus of 'gone too soon' that many were feeling

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood said Prince was 'a good friend who was so talented.' He shared a photo of the two of them rocking on stage together and added: 'Sleep well Prince'

Mick Jagger didn't hold back in his praise for the artist, who in a dispute with record label Warner Bros. in 1993 changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol

'Prince's talent was limitless. He was one of the most unique and talented artists of the last 30 years,' he wrote.

Justin Timberlake tweeted he was 'numb' and 'stunned' at the news.

'More than a "once in a lifetime" artist... Just a ONCE IN FOREVER ARTIST. I'm still in shock as I write this and I feel this overwhelming grief,' he continued.

'They say don't meet your idols... That they let you down. But, some of my greatest, funniest (yes, he was hilarious), and most prolific encounters and conversations about music came from the moments that I spent with him.'

Prince's death comes days after he was rushed to hospital on April 15 with a severe bout of flu, after taking a turn for the worse on his private jet after several weeks fighting the virus.

But the following day, the Raspberry Beret singer wanted to give fans 'living proof' he was OK and made an appearance at a $10 dance party.

Disbelief: Justin Timberlake echoed the feelings of many when he said he couldn't believe the news of the music icon's death was true

Mariah Carey, who joined Prince on stage at the Apollo Theatre to pay tribute to Patti LaBelle in June 2009, said she would 'never get over' his death

The legendary venue in Harlem posted a tribute on its marquee along with the years of Prince's birth and death, and shared a photo of it on social medical

Prince's hits included Purple Rain, When Doves Cry, Little Red Corvette, Kiss, U Got The Look, Raspberry Beret and 1999. He's pictured performing at the Hop Farm Festival in England in July 2011

He didn't sing, but he did tell the crowd: 'Wait a few days before you waste any prayers.'

On Thursday morning, according to local law enforcement, he was found unresponsive in an elevator at his residence, and first responders were unable to revive him.

After learning of Prince's passing, Duff McKagan, the Guns N' Roses bassist, wondered: 'What do we do now?'

Empire star Taraji P. Henson was among those who, it turns out, were in the audience for Prince's last ever concert a week ago.

She reminisced about being a huge Prince fan while still at school and how she played hooky with a friend to try and get tickets to his Purple Rain tour.

'The line was wrapped around the Capital Center in Maryland,' the Washington, D.C. native recalled in an Instagram post. 'After 8 hours or more and after he graciously added shows so that everyone could get a ticket, WE FINALLY GOT OUR TICKETS.'

'So me and best friend went. I colored my hair purple because I loved him that much!!! Life is so short. Who knew that his concert I went to last week would be his last.....#RIPPrince so grateful I got to experience your talent once more before you left this earth.'

On Twitter, Boy George tweeted: 'Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!'

While Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe called Prince a 'genius' and 'poet', adding he was 'the greatest live act I ever saw'.

Elton John joined in the accolades, calling Prince a 'purple warrior.' The two sang live on stage together twice, he said, calling him a 'true genius' who was 'musically way ahead of any of us'

'Today is the worst day ever' tweeted Boy George who admitted to being 'in tears' about the loss of the Purple Rain hitmaker

Rose McGowan referenced the star's hits, tweeting: 'Doves will be crying purple tears'

KISS frontman Gene Simmons also added his condolences via Twitter