She was 64 A cause of death has been revealed for Tyka Nelson, the younger sister of Prince Rogers Nelson, professionally known as Prince. The Minneapolis singer, who recently retired from music after scheduling a farewell concert in June,

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 Minneapolis-based singer and sister of the late superstar Prince, died Monday. She was 64. Her death was announced to the Minnesota Star Tribune by her son President Nelson. No cause was given, although she had been in failing health for some time.

Tyka Nelson was a music writer and performer who died at the age of 64. Her son President Nelson told the Star Tribune his mother passed Monday morning but did not share details. Tyka Nelson's cousin Charles "Chazz" Smith paid tribute to her in a Facebook post.

Tyka Nelson reportedly suffered a prolonged cardiac arrest episode before finally succumbing to the cold hands of death.

Weeks after it was announced that Prince's only full biological sister Tyka Nelson passed away at the age of 64, her official cause of death has been revealed. According to her death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ from the Minnesota Dept.

Tyka Nelson died earlier this month at the age of 64, just months after she was due to perform at a concert in June but was forced to skip the show after falling ill