I have no problem with folks being a fan of his. For all the talk about his creativity, I am still looking for the first song he was responsible for that I actually care to listen to.
The only time I ever think of the guy is when the media becomes fascinated with him again, and they talk about him non-stop for weeks on end.
He wrote hit songs for Sinead O'Connor, Chaka Khan, Tom Jones, the Bangles and Tevin Campbell, Sheila E., Sheena Easton, Stevie Nicks, Patti LaBelle, Tevin Campbell, Martika, Alicia Keyes among others. Ever hear of them? Chaka Khan "I Feel For You". The Bangles "Manic Monday". Tom Jones "Kiss". Sinead O'Connor "Nothing Compares to U". Etc. Lots of top 100 hits by other singers were written by Prince.