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Cities and landmarks across the globe bathed themselves in purple rain light to honor Prince (who left us way too soon). Los Angeles, where the lovesexy singer once owned a home and dabbled in the movie biz, joined in on the mourning and celebration of Prince's legacy.
City Hall was lit in purple to "pay respect to a legend," said Mayor Eric Garcetti:
Other L.A. landmarks joined in, including downtown's U.S. Bank Tower:
Tonight we honor the life of #Prince, an icon of creativity in music, by lighting the @USBankTower crown in purple. pic.twitter.com/BV1PPspTKE
— OUE Skyspace (@SkyspaceLA) April 22, 2016
The Forum, where he performed several nights as part of his 21-night residency in Los Angeles:
Tonight we honor The Purple One. pic.twitter.com/8cR5k6ABHr
— The Forum (@TheForum) April 22, 2016
Always. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/z1KK7Ji7YF
— The Forum (@TheForum) April 22, 2016
San Diego's U.S. Grant hotel in the historic Gaslamp Quarter joined in as well:
US Grant Hotel #SanDiego #Prince #purple pic.twitter.com/UePWkjvLEN
— Christy (@SoCalMomSD) April 22, 2016
#SanDiego honors #Prince. https://t.co/gN3FEp4aHH pic.twitter.com/ttYULjy0IP
— CBS News 8 (@CBS8) April 22, 2016