Prince: The five strangest stories about The Purple One

Flamboyant star's mysterious lifestyle gave rise to many bizarre tales

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Extravagant superstar Prince, who has died at the age of 57, was not only known for his genre-hopping pop genius, but also for his enigmatic behaviour.

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