Prince’s family is mourning a great loss.
The late singer’s sister Tyka Nelson, who was a musician in her own right, died Nov. 4, a rep for the Prince estate confirmed to E! News. She was 64.
“We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Tyka Nelson,” Primary Wave shared in a statement on Nov. 5, offering condolences to her sons President Nelson and Sir Nelson. “She was well known as a talented singer and songwriter and Prince’s sister, supporting him and working to keep his legacy alive for years. Our thoughts are with President, Sir and her entire family during this difficult time.”
Tyka’s son President first confirmed the news to The Minnesota Star Tribune. The outlet noted that beyond sharing the news of Tyka’s death, President declined to offer more details.
Tyka was born to jazz musician John L. Nelson and singer Mattie Della Shaw in 1960. She spent the majority of her life in Minneapolis, Minnesota, not far from where Prince’s Paisley Park estate and museum is located.
