Princesister of Tyka NelsonThe cause of death has been confirmed.
Tyka, who died Nov. 4 at age 64, died of a heart attack, according to TMZ , citing a death certificate from the Minnesota Department of Health. The outlet reported that the secondary cause of death was heart failure.
According to TMZ, authorities ruled that Tyka’s heart had also weakened from drug abuse. The musician suffered a heart attack 45 minutes before he was pronounced dead.
Tyka also suffered from non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, a term used to describe a range of conditions that cause abnormal heart function, per TMZ, before his death. is
Taika Nelson accepts the award for Favorite Soundtrack for Purple Rain from Prince on stage during the 2016 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Michael Tran / FilmMagicTyka’s son, President Nelsonshared the news of his mother’s passing. Minnesota Star Tribune on November 5, but did not provide further details.
“He had a mind of his own. He’s in a better place,” his half-sister, Sharon Nelsontold the outlet.
Prince and his younger sister, Tyka Nelson, had a strong bond throughout their lives. Nelson was Prince’s only full sibling. Before his parents, John L. Nelson and Mattie Della Shaw Baker married, the couple had children from previous marriages. Prince and Tyka’s half-siblings include Sharon, Noreen and John Nelson (who died in 2021), […]
Like Prince and his parents, jazz singers Mattie Della Shaw Baker And musicians John L. NelsonTyka was an accomplished musician who recorded and released four studio albums between 1988 and 2011.
According to The Star TribuneTyka was set to retire from music in June and a final concert was scheduled to take place in Minneapolis. However, he fell ill and did not make it.
“I’m getting old. I wasn’t really a singer. I’m a writer. I can only sing. I love to sing,” she told the outlet before the concert.
Prince performing on stage.
Richard E. Aaron/ReferenceOn April 21, 2016, Prince was found dead in an elevator at the Paisley Park compound in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He was 57 years old. His cause of death was ruled an accidental overdose of the opioid fentanyl.
Satara’s sister said The Star Tribune He last spoke four days before his death in June.
Nothing compares to the musical gifts in Prince’s family. During his illustrious career in the industry, Prince enjoyed massive success with hits such as “Purple Rain”, “When Does Cry” and “Little Red Corvette”. His gift for music, which continues to be celebrated even after his death in 2016, was apparently passed on by his parents. His mother, Mattie […]
“He kept avoiding questions. I was getting mad,” Tyka said. “I was like, ‘Talk to me for two seconds.’ He would change the subject, joke and then we would both laugh, asking me if I could find out more about my family. The prince wanted to find me. [half-sister] Sharon’s number. I did not question him. It was like, ‘Send this picture to this person.’ OK, why?”
Tyka and Prince also had five half-siblings: Sharon, Noreen And John Nelson (who died in 2021) Alfred Jackson (who died in 2019) and Omar Baker.
