Nelsons son, President Nelson, confirmed her death but did not provide a cause.
In an interview at the time, Nelson told theStar Tribuneshe was working on a new mixtape anda memoir.
Nelson also worked closely with Prince during the last few years of his life.
Tyka Nelson in 2016.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images
I miss their wisdom.
As far as Im concerned, he stayed because they loved his music.
Now you made me cry twice.
Dont do it again.
