Prince 'didn't want to live past 35' In an interview to mark the upcoming 10th death anniversary of the music icon, one of Prince's closest friends and collaborators has declared the singer once told him he didn't want to live past 3 17 April 2026 Prince didn't want to live past 35. Prince didn't want to live past 35 The Purple Rain singer's apparent death wish was revealed in a series of chats with members of his closest family, friends and collaborators to mark the 10th anniversary of his death. Prince passed away on 21 April aged 57.