Prince’s sister dies as Tyka Nelson son breaks the tragic news in emotional statement

Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, has passed away, as confirmed by her son, President Nelson, in an emotional statement on Monday. The 64-year-old singer’s cousin, Charles “Chazz” Smith, shared the news on Facebook, expressing the family’s sadness at the loss. Tyka, like her brother Prince, was also a singer who released four albums between 1988 and 2011. She had planned a farewell concert in New York last year but had to cancel due to illness.

President Nelson announced Tyka’s death to The Star Tribune but did not provide further details about the circumstances or cause of her passing. Tyka had mentioned in an interview in June that she considered herself more of a writer than a singer, although she enjoyed singing. She had shared plans to work on a memoir after her last public performance in Australia in 2018, two years after Prince’s death.

Tyka had reminisced about her final moments with Prince, recalling their last phone call just days before his passing. She revealed that she was unaware of her brother’s health struggles but noticed significant weight loss when she last saw him during his hospitalisation in April 2016. Fans of Prince have taken to social media to pay tribute to Tyka Nelson upon hearing the news of her passing.

Prince’s sister’s passing comes as a shock to the music world, with many remembering her contributions to the industry and her relationship with her iconic brother. Despite the sadness surrounding her death, Tyka Nelson leaves behind a legacy of music and memories that will be cherished by fans and loved ones alike.