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Years after Prince’s death, his only full sibling, a sister who shared both parents with him, has also passed away. Before her death, the late singer’s sister was set to perform and emcee at her farewell and retirement event but fell ill. On November 4, 2024, Charles “Chazz” Smith announced on Facebook that his cousin, Tyka Evene Nelson, had passed away that morning. Tyka was Prince’s sister, and Charles is the late singer’s cousin. Charles’ announcement included a black-and-white photo of Tyka as a child, standing next to a slightly older boy. The children are shown standing on a lawn with an…