On April 21 2016, Prince passed away at his Paisley Park recording studio and home in Minnesota, at the age of 57.
In response to his death, Madonna shared this message:
He Changed The World!! A True Visionary. What a loss. I’m Devastated. This is Not A Love Song.
Today In Madonna History 
A year after his death, I am still devastated as well! Madonna loved Prince-I did too! I grew up with both of them! Agreed with title-This is not a love song!