How did 'The Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner's wife die? Conflicting reports obscure facts over Toni Turner's tragic death
HUDSON, INDIANA: Gerry Turner's late wife Toni Turner's terrible cause of death at the age of 65 has been disclosed. She died of a bacterial infection. Gerry was introduced as the first lead of 'The Bachelor' spinoff, 'The Golden Bachelor' in July, shocking fans.
Bachelor Nation had heard a little bit about the Indiana native ahead of the show's autumn launch, but the circumstances behind his late wife's unexpected death had not been revealed. Gerry's high school sweetheart tragically died in 2017, according to the US Sun.
Toni Renee Turner died on July 15, 2017, at the age of 65, according to her death certificate acquired from the Indiana State Department of Health. She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, on November 22, 1951.
She was admitted at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, ahead of her death. Toni was considered deceased due to natural causes around 7.30 pm local time.
According to the death certificate, the immediate cause of death was "cardiopulmonary failure," - also known as cardiac arrest. Other reasons included "shock, sepsis, and renal failure," - sometimes known as kidney failure. Gerry later revealed to People that her death came after she got sick from a bacterial infection.
No autopsy was done. Services were held at Fair Haven Funeral and Cremation Services in Indiana, according to the certificate.
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Who was 'The Golden Bachelor' Gerry Turner's wife?
Toni Hamilton was born on November 22, 1951, in Ottumwa Gerry Turner and her got married on February 13, 1972.
She retired in May 2017 after ten years of service as Trinity Medical Center's volunteer coordinator. She had previously worked for John Deere for 25 years.
Toni's significant volunteer activity affected the lives of many people in the Quad-City area. Toni volunteered with the John Deere Classic in a variety of capacities for 23 years, including as the main chairman for numerous Festival of Trees programs, per Gossip Next Door.
She was also the Bix 7's TV timing chairwoman for many years and Toni never met a stranger and made everyone she came into contact with feel special.
Her lively laugh and wide grin would brighten any place. She enjoyed expressing herself creatively, whether via crafts or floral arrangements, and she appreciated sharing her talents with others.
Toni was an incredible chef with many favorite meals, but her daughters and grandchildren are grateful to have her "secret" cinnamon ball recipe to continue the Christmas tradition.
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Who are ‘The Golden Bachelor’ star Gerry Turner’s children?
The star of 'The Golden Bachelor', Gerry regularly discusses his strong relationship with his children. Jenny Young and Angie Warner were the two daughters he had with his late wife, Toni.
Jenny and Angie don't appear in the season until they meet the two remaining ladies, but they help their father in his quest to find love once more.
Jenny Young will be 49 years old in 2023, having been born in 1974, according to reports. She resides in Holt, Michigan, with her spouse, Jon Young. Jon and Jenny are the parents of two girls.
Regarding Angie, she is purportedly 42 years old as of 2023, having been born in 1981.
She apparently earned a bachelor's degree in communications and marketing from the University of Iowa in 2004. Currently, she is employed at Assessments 24×7 as the Vice President of Sales. Angie resides in Washington if that is the state where she works.
In 2019, she tied the knot with her spouse.
Regarding Gerry's grandchildren, Charlee and Payton Young are his two granddaughters. At sixteen years of age, Charlee seems to be quite close to Gerry.
She shared a picture of herself hugging Gerry on October 17, 2023, along with the message, "Thanks for always being my biggest supporter. I love you."
Like her younger sister, Payton, 22, has experience in cheerleading, acrobatics, and tumbling. Payton recently earned his degree from Michigan's Adrian College.
The 2-hour-long finale of 'The Golden Bachelor' will air on November 30 on ABC at 8 pm ET.