Tyka Nelson, Sister of Prince, Dies at 64

Tyka Nelson, the sister of music icon Prince, passed away at 64 on November 4, with the primary cause of death determined to be cardiac arrest and secondary cause being congestive heart failure, according to her death certificate released by the Minnesota Department of Health. Authorities noted that her heart was weakened due to substance abuse issues, and she had been battling non-ischemic cardiomyopathy for several months prior to her death. Tyka was known for her music career, releasing four albums, and had recently planned a farewell concert before falling ill. She is survived by her two sons and was recognized as Prince's only full sibling, sharing both parents with the late musician. Tyka's family has asked for privacy and urged people to care for one another in lieu of flowers. Her passing is mourned by the Prince fan community, reflecting on her efforts to keep her brother's legacy alive.