Tyka-Nelson-Obituary

Tyka Nelson

May 18, 1960 – Nov 4, 2024 (Age 64)

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BORN
May 18, 1960
DIED
November 4, 2024
AGE
64

Obituary

Tyka Nelson was a Minneapolis-based singer who had a Top 40 song in 1988, and the lone full sibling of music legend Prince (1958–2016).

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11 Nov 2024-May you r.i.p tyka nelson bye bye Born on May 18 1960-Passed away on Monday November 4 2024 were remembering you on rememberance day To:Tyka nelson From:REYANSH J SenT:MONDAY NOVEMBER 11 2024 AT 7:20PM

Rest now lovely, Baby Girl. Beautiful spirits live on...I feel them, I see them, I see you. Thank you for all of your musical contributions and your kindness! Love, Lilac Adore

To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful singer Tyka Nelson fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Tyka Nelson was a Minneapolis-based singer who had a Top 40 song in 1988, and the lone full sibling of music legend Prince (1958-2016). We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. We enjoyed the shows to whom she brought much laughter and joy too. May you find comfort in...

Tyka thank for accepting my friend request 5 years ago. While visiting Paisley Park in 2017 I was hoping to see you there and your beautiful smile. You and Prince will be missed

"Tyka" Gentle, funny, direct and always observant. For the many times we hung out just being "real". For the myspace adventures you, me and Ingrid had fun together, writing poems, talking shop and Jesus's light in the air. For the many times we spoke without a care in the world, laughing at the unfamiliar times of being late to get somewhere and humming songs that we forgot the words too. Your in the Jesus choir now and using those vocal pipes, smiles and observant laughter...one day...I...

I had the pleasure of speaking to Tyka multiple times during the release of her album "Brand New Me" back in 2008 when our internet station promoted it. She was very sweet and kind and I'm glad our paths crossed.

Tyka I wish we had gotten the chance to know each other. Thank you for accepting my Facebook friendship. To those that love you, you will be missed. Tell your Mom, Edna and Prince I miss them. Reese, Prez, Sir, Omarr my condolences to you all and the rest of the family.

When I first heard Mark Anthony on the radio, I ran out and bought the album that I still have until this day, Rest well Tyka

Tyka - you were the ongoing last link to your beloved late Brother PRINCE . You were passionate & dedicated in making sure PrInce's Legacy would continue 4 EvR. You Always Showed Such Genuine Joy & Gratitude to All who cherished PRINCE. You travelled to be here with us in Melbourne, Australia where you performed at The "Nothing Compares 2 Prince" concert - it was pure joy to hear you sing like an angel & I feel truly blessed to have met you after the concert . I will always treasure...