Teacher breaks down mid-lesson when he hears of Prince’s death

We know how he feels.

Prince was a musician of unparalleled genius, and his list of accolades and awards speak for themselves. But more than that he touched the hearts of millions in a way that can't be measured. Many received the news of his death with shock and sorrow. They were devastated to hear that one of their heroes was no longer with us. It is perhaps why this particular video has gone viral the world over. On the surface is a very personal moment. Teacher Matthew Patterson from Banneker High School in the US state of Georgia was so moved by the sad news that he stopped teaching, put up a video of Prince performing and shed a tear. The moment was recorded by a student, and the tens of thousands of people have shared it because it resonates with them. Speaking of his sadness, Patterson told the Daily News:

“It hit me like a ton of bricks. I talked about what Prince meant to me as an artist and a brave performer and a person unwilling to take stuff from record companies. “I’ve been listening to Prince since I was 7. I must’ve spent thousands and thousands of hours listening to Prince. I was just a huge fan.”

We know exactly how you, mate.

When my teacher found out Prince died pic.twitter.com/biNapKWJBU

— ✨ diamond ✨ (@shvrdae) April 21, 2016

This article was originally published on JOE.co.uk