Update, May 13: Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson has confirmed on Facebook that the service will be happening in August.
Fans will have a chance to pay their respects in the near future.
Prince’s family have denied reports that a memorial service for the artist has already taken place, and confirmed that a public event will happen soon.
The late artist was cremated in a private ceremony attended by his close friends and family last month, but a statement from the singer’s family obtained by Rolling Stone indicates this was not his memorial service.
“We would like everyone to know that, contrary to previous and current reports, there has been no memorial, funeral or tribute service for Prince that was organised or authorised by the family or Paisley Park representatives,” the statement said.
“Together, the family is planning an official memorial service and public event to take place in the near future.”
Prince was found dead at his Paisley Park home on April 21, with a California doctor who specialises in prescription drug addiction saying that the singer had reached out for help before he died.
The results of Prince’s toxicology report have yet to come back, but there is currently a criminal investigation into his death, which has been joined by the US Attorney and Minnesota’s Drug Enforcement Administration.
“Prince and his music influenced so many people that we feel inspired to celebrate his life and legacy in just the right way,” the family’s statement continued.
“We appreciate the public’s patience and have been comforted by your outpouring of love, support and condolences. We look forward to sharing with the world this celebration of, and farewell to, our Prince.”
Since Prince’s death, it has emerged the artist had a huge archive of unheard music in a vault at his Paisley Park home, but he died with no known will.
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