Legendary musician Prince Rogers Nelson’s sister Tyka Nelson passed away on Monday at North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. She was 64.

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.

Out from under an imposing shadow, she recorded four albums as a singer and had two R&B hits before turning her focus to her brother’s legacy.

Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of the late musical icon Prince, has died. She was 64. The news of Tyka's death was confirmed by her son, President Nelson, to The Minnesota Star Tribune. He didn't share any details about Tyka's cause of death.

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, Prince’ s sister, has died at the age of 64. Her family has paid tribute to the late star: ‘Our family is very saddened to share the news of my cousin Tyka Evene Nelson who passed away this morning.’ The news was announced by Charles ‘Chazz’ Smith on Facebook with outlets confirming her sad passing.

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.

Years after Prince's death, his only full sibling, a sister who shared both parents with him, has also passed away. Before her death, the late singer's sister was set to perform and emcee at her farewell and retirement event but fell ill.

Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister, as well as a musician in her own right, died Monday, Nov. 4, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune. She was 64. Nelson's son, President Nelson, confirmed her death but did not provide a cause.