Prince’s bassist, BrownMark, has offered a poignant insight into the singer’s declining health in the months leading up to his death in 2016. BrownMark, who played with Prince from 1981 to 1986, stated that he observed a noticeable deterioration in the musician’s cognitive abilities. “I knew something was wrong,” BrownMark told Page Six.
“There was something wrong with his speech and his memory.”
Despite a period of strained relations, BrownMark described their past connection as “brotherly.” The pair’s contact was re-established through a mutual friend, Jim Lundstrom. “He called me and said he felt Prince would call me, because he was constantly talking about me,” BrownMark recalled. He further indicated that Prince expressed remorse for his past behavior towards him.
The bassist’s account provides a personal perspective on the final months of Prince’s life, highlighting concerns regarding his mental state and offering a glimpse into the musician’s regret. This information comes from a recent interview with Page Six.
