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Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson has died at the age of 64
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Earlier this week we announced that Quincy Jones had passed away, and now Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson has also transitioned. The singer was 64 years old and the cause of her death is currently unknown.
The news was briefly shared by Nelson’s cousin, Charles “Chazz” Smith post on social media on November 4.
“Our family is very saddened to learn of the death of my cousin Tyka Evene Nelson this morning,” he wrote.
Tyka’s son, (*64*) LenNard Laeil Nelson, also reportedly later confirmed his mother’s death Minnesota Star Stand.
The singer was Prince’s only full sibling – they were born John L. Nelson and Mattie Shaw Nelson. Musical genius ran in the family, as Tyka also followed the same profession path to Prince.
The Minnesota artist has released a complete of 4 albums in her music profession. These include: released in 1988, released in 1992, released in 2008 and her last album, released in 2011.
Tyka decided to withdraw from public life and was purported to give a farewell concert in Minnesota in June, but she fell sick.
“I’m getting old,” she said of her decision at the time. “I wasn’t really a singer. I am a writer. I happen to know how to sing. I like singing.”
about writing, before her premature death, Tyka composed memories about herself and her family. In June, in an interview with , the singer said that the book isn’t finished and there are still just a few chapters left to write down.
In the interview, Tyka also talked about how she deals with loss, especially the death of her legendary brother, who died in 2016.
“I’m a damn grateful person who had wonderful people in my life. I miss their wisdom,” she said.
Tyka continued: “If I could, I would travel the world and meet people who loved him – for some I am the last link for him – it’s like giving him something from myself. As far as I’m concerned, he stayed because they loved his music.”
The singer left behind her husband Maurice Phillips, with whom she had six children: daughters Danielle Phillips, Crystal Phillips, Chelsea Phillips and sons Rachard Phillips, Sir Montece Laeil and (*64*).