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Prince: 'Prescription pills found at death scene'

Prescription drugs were found in Prince's possession when he died, according to US reports.

Officials told NBC News the painkillers were discovered in his Minneapolis home - but it is as yet unclear if they played any part in his death.

The pop star died aged 57 on April 21 after being found collapsed in a lift at his Paisley Park estate.

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Prince 'cremated in private ceremony'

The pop icon was secretly cremated after a post-mortem examination, according to reports Credit: PA

Prince's body has been cremated in a private family ceremony, according to reports.

Family and friends were seen arriving at Paisley Park on Saturday, where it is believed a private memorial was held.

The Associated Press, citing publicist, said that Prince's body had been cremated and a celebration of his life had been held.

The pop icon, a Jehovah's Witness who died aged 57, is said to have been secretly cremated after his body was released to his family on Friday afternoon, following a post-mortem examination.

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