Former Prince Drummer John Blackwell Jr. Dead at 43

Drummer John Blackwell Jr., who performed in Prince's band New Power Generation for over a decade, has died at age 43. Blackwell's wife, Yaritza, revealed the news Tuesday on Instagram, writing that he died "peacefully in [her] company."

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