Prince’s Strange Relationships: When Sherilyn Fenn, Kim Basinger & More Dated the Purple One

A recent lawsuit from Prince’s former girlfriend, protege and Purple Rain co-star Apollonia Kotero — arguing over whether she or Prince’s estate has a trademark on the name “Apollonia” — has brought the legendary musician’s love life back in the spotlight. The multi-instrumentalist, who died on April 21, 2016, at age 57, due to an accidental fentanyl overdose, often mixed business with pleasure, dating many other women besides Apollonoa who he also collaborated with professionally. This led to some great music — as well as blurred personal and professional lines.