Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson has died at the age of 64, her family has confirmed.
The singer’s death comes months after she was due to perform at a farewell concert. However, she became unwell and the June gig happened without her.
Her son, President Nelson, confirmed Tyka’s death on November 4 but, according to The Star Tribune, did not offer any further details.
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Meanwhile, on Facebook, her cousin Charles “Chazz” Smith said in a statement: “Our family is very saddened to share the news of my cousin Tyka Evene Nelson who passed away this morning.”
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Her sister Sharon Nelson said of Tyka: “She had her own mind. She’s in a better place.” Sharon and Tyka did not know each other until after Prince died, it is reported.
Tyka had been due to retire and have her farewell concert in June. She had released four albums between 1988 and 2011.
Her last public performance had been in 2018 in Australia. She missed her scheduled farewell concert on June 7 this year due to her ill health.
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The show, titled Tyka Nelson & Friends: A Night Of Purple Music, instead saw artists like Donna Grantis, BK Jackson and St Paul Peterson & the Minneapolis Funk All Stars perform.
She previously told the Minnesota Star Tribute that singing wasn’t her main goal. She said: “I really wasn’t a singer. I’m a writer. I just happen to be able to sing. I enjoy singing.”
Tyka’s death comes eight years after her brother, music legend Prince, died. Prince was 57 when he was found to have died from an accidental fentanyl overdose.
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