R.I.P.

He performed in the Purple One's Revolution band and appears in the "Girls & Boys" video.

Actor played Prince's father in the 1984 classic.

Former Warner Bros. head gave the Purple One his first record deal.

Bird's peaceful death follows 2017 passing of Artist's other dove, Majesty.

Emmy winner also created ‘Starsky & Hutch’ and worked on ‘Bonanza’ and ‘Fame’.

He was one of six siblings named in Prince's estate.