Prince began working on memoirs just one month before his death

Work in progress: Prince had been writing his memoirs
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Jennifer Ruby22 April 2016
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Prince had been writing his own memoirs just one month ahead of his death.

According to reports, the music superstar was in the process of putting together his life story in a book called The Beautiful Ones.

Publishers Random House have previously confirmed that the late singer was due to publish a book for them next year, but it’s thought that the star had only started working on it a few weeks ago.

According to TMZ, the 57-year-old had only completed 50 pages of the book, leaving fans wondering whether or not it will ever be released.

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An early press release for the book described it as “an unconventional and poetic journey through [Prince's] life and creative work.”

Prince seemed to confirm plans for the book himself at an event last month, with the New Yorker reporting that he told the crowd:

“The good people of Random House have made me an offer I can’t refuse. It’s going to be called The Beautiful Ones.”

He added: “You all still read books, right? My brother Dan is helping with it. He’s a good critic. That’s what I need. Not a yes man.”

Prince went on to say that he would start with his ‘first memory’ and go ‘all the way to the Super Bowl’.

The music legend was found dead at his home in Paisley Park on Thursday morning.

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