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Mayte Garcia Reflects 10 Years After Prince’s Death as Live 4 Love Hosts Tribute

Her new reflections coincide with a benefit by Live 4 Love Charities that celebrates his cultural and philanthropic impact.

Overview

  • Marking the 10th anniversary, Mayte Garcia said she learned of Prince’s death while driving and recalled thinking “no” over and over as she tried to get home.
  • She described an intense sadness, said she couldn’t watch TV as tributes poured in, and remembered landmarks lit purple in his honor.
  • Prince died on April 21, 2016 at age 57 from an accidental fentanyl overdose at his Paisley Park home.
  • Live 4 Love Charities honored him with a Glam Slam Benefit that featured Paisley Park alumni and guest performances by Taylor Dayne and Sheila E.
  • Garcia and Prince launched Live 4 Love in 1996 in memory of their son, Amiir, who died days after birth, and the two were married from 1996 to 2000.