prince was found dead at his home in paisley park recording studio in chanhassen, minnesota, on april 21, 2016. he was aged 57. six days before his death, prince was treated for a drug overdose. he was treated for dehydration and walking pneumonia shortly before his death. his autopsy was performed the next day on april 22. afterwards, his remains were cremated. their location will be kept private. toxicology tests showed that he died of an overdose of fentanyl, an opioid painkiller.