Ronnie Turner, beloved son of legendary singer Tina Turner, has passed away aged 62.
According to tragic reports, Ronnie’s wife, French singer Afida Turner, confirmed the news in a social media post.
Tina herself paid tribute to her boy on social media, writing: “Ronnie, you left the world far too early. In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son.”
Tina Turner and her family have just suffered another devastating loss, her son Ronnie has died … TMZ has learned. https://t.co/QafSqbEVyo
— TMZ (@TMZ) December 9, 2022
As per Hello! Magazine, Ronnie, who Tina shared with her ex-husband, Ike Turner, was found dead at his home in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles PD confirmed that officers had responded to an address in Encino, California early on Thursday morning last week. TMZ, meanwhile, said that the authorities had been called by a person who told them Ronnie was having difficulty breathing.
Attempts at resuscitation were made by responding paramedics, but Ronnie was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
In a heartbreaking social media post, Ronnie’s wife, Afida, posted a number of pictures, along with the caption:
“I did the best to the end this time I was no[t] able to save you. Love you for 17 years this is very very very bad and I am very mad.”
For Tina, meanwhile, the sorrow is compounded by the fact that Ronnie is the second of her children to have passed away. In 2018, her eldest son Craig Turner was found dead after apparently dying by suicide.
Ronnie Turner, the son of music icon Tina Turner, has passed away at the age of 62. Rest In Peace. 🕊❤️ pic.twitter.com/b9S6rMM2Rt
— V103 Chicago (@V103) December 9, 2022
Ronnie Turner briefly appeared in “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” the 1993 biopic inspired by his parents’ marriage. He was also a musician and played in a band called Manufactured Funk, ET reported.
Our hearts go out to Tina Turner and her family at this exceptionally difficult time.
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