Pop superstar Prince has died at his home in suburban Minneapolis, his publicist has said.

Earlier, it was reported that a death at Paisley Park in Minnesota, where Prince has his recording studios, was being investigated by authorities.

The investigation began on Thursday morning, Carver County chief sheriff's deputy Jason Kamerud told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

He said officials were withholding information about the identity of the deceased person until next of kin have been notified.