No cause of death has been confirmed
John R. “Johnny” Nelson, Prince’s eldest half-brother and family heir has died, his sister Sharon L. Nelson announced on Friday.
“It is with great sadness, we announce that our beloved brother Johnny R. Nelson received his Heavenly wings tonight at 7:47PM,” Sharon wrote on Twitter.
“Johnny’s loving personality and spirit shined brightly, and he fought hard to help preserve Prince’s legacy,” she added. “We will miss you Johnny. Love Sharon 💜💜💜”
Born in 1944, Johnny was the eldest son of Prince’s biological father John L. Nelson and was one of the “Purple Rain” singer’s eight siblings.
Prince’s other siblings include his full sister Tyka Nelson, who was born in 1960 to John L. and Mattie Della Shaw, Prince’s biological mother.
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Tyka is one of four living siblings of the pop superstar, including Sharon, half-brother Omarr Baker and half-sister Norrine Nelson.
Half-sister Lorna Nelson and half-brother Duane Nelson both died before Prince, Lorna at age 63 in 2006 and Duane at age 52 in 2011.
2021 marks five years since Prince, full name Prince Rogers Nelson, died of an accidental opioid overdose at age 57 on April 21, 2016. During his legendary career which spanned nearly four decades, Prince was known for his eclectic fusion of rock, pop, R&B, funk, soul, jazz and more.
The prolific star released nearly 40 studio albums as well as “five soundtracks, four live albums and five compilation albums” per WCCO, ultimately selling “over 100 million records worldwide.”
Source: Prince’s older brother John R. “Johnny” Nelson has died, family says
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