She was 64 A cause of death has been revealed for Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of Prince Rogers Nelson, professionally known as Prince. The Minneapolis singer, who recently retired from music after scheduling a farewell concert in June,

There was a lot of pressure on her when she signed her first record deal because she was Prince’s sister. But she h

Nelson was the sole full sibling of Prince. Before their parents, John L. Nelson and Mattie Della Shaw Baker, wed, the couple had children from previous marriages. Prince and Tyka’s half-siblings include Sharon, Norrine and John Nelson (who died in 2021), Alfred Jackson (who died in 2019) and Omarr Baker.

Tyka Nelson, a songwriter, musician and sister of the late "Purple Rain" singer, died Nov. 4 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, her son announced.

Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince’s only full sibling, died Monday. She was 64. Her son President Nelson says she died at a hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Tyka Nelson, the Minneapolis singer and only full sibling of music legend Prince, has died. She was an heir involved in the legal battle over Prince's estate.

Tyka released four albums between 1988 and 2011. She last performed in the Twin Cities in 2008 at Bunkers, while her final public performance was in Australia in 2018. Her half-sister Sharon Nelson, per the Star Tribune, reflected on her passing, saying, "She had her own mind. She's in a better place."

Tyka Nelson, the Minneapolis-based singer and sister of the late superstar Prince, died Monday. She was 64. Her death was announced to the Minnesota Star Tribune by her son President Nelson. No cause was given, although she had been in failing health for some time.

Weeks after it was announced that Prince's only full biological sister Tyka Nelson passed away at the age of 64, her official cause of death has been revealed. According to her death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ from the Minnesota Dept.