Prince and David Bowie's deaths were a wake-up call for Lionel Richie

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Jun 11, 2016, 11:00 PM IST

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie talks about how the death of his friends David Bowie and Prince affected him.

Singer Lionel Richie says he is living his life with meaning following the deaths of fellow superstars David Bowie and Prince.

The 66-year-old singer was friends with both the musicians, who passed away this year, and Richie is still processing the loss, admitting that their unfortunate deaths have helped him adopt a new seize the day attitude, reported Daily Mirror.

"Every time we get a reminder like this, I use it as a big wake up call to get on with my life, Whatever it is I was planning on doing, I better do it now. There is no promise of next month, next year." Richie said.

Bowie lost his battle with cancer in January and 'Purple Rain' star Prince was found dead at his Paisley Park home near Minneapolis, Minnesota in April.

"I always thought I would be the hippest old guy that ever lived, hanging out with all the youngsters but we're losing the youngsters, Prince caught me off guard. I was not ready for that one. Thank God we have his music to always play. But I want you here personally, I want you present. I want to see you every day."