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Photos: City Hall And The Forum Light Up In Purple To Honor Prince

Carman Tse
Published Apr 21, 2016 11:00 PM

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:

The Forum, where he performed several nights as part of his 21-night residency in Los Angeles:

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San Diego's U.S. Grant hotel in the historic Gaslamp Quarter joined in as well:

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