The sudden death of music icon Prince sent shockwaves across the world when he passed away in 2016. The timing couldn't be more of a tragic surprise, as the multi-talented performer had recently assembled 3rdeyegirl, a group that would act as his backup band. Additionally, the Purple One was enjoying a plethora of well-received performances and album releases — resulting in a new wave of success that Prince would never get the chance to fully enjoy.