
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of the legendary artist Prince, passed away at the age of 64 on Monday at North Memorial Health in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Her son confirmed the news to The Associated Press.
Born in 1960 to jazz musician John L. Nelson and Mattie Della Shaw, Tyka Nelson followed her passion for music, becoming a singer-songwriter who released four albums during her career. Her debut album, 'Royal Blue,' released in 1988, featured hits like 'Marc Anthony’s Tune' and 'L.O.V.E.,' which made their mark on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.