What was Prince's Height?

Prince, the legendary American singer standing exactly 5ft 2 (157.5 cm) tall, turned his petite stature into an iconic part of his flamboyant image. Famous for high heels that amplified his stage presence, he quipped, "People say I'm wearing heels because I'm short. I wear heels because the women like 'em." Despite his height, Prince dominated pop and rock with multi-platinum albums like Purple Rain, hits such as 1999, When Doves Cry, and virtuoso performances on countless instruments.

• Released groundbreaking album 1999 in 1982.
• Starred in and soundtracked the film Purple Rain (1984).
• Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.