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'You left too early': Tina Turner mourns son's death at 62, Internet says 'rest in peace, Ronnie'

Police got a 911 call on the morning of December 8 after Ronnie was struggling to breathe outside his home
UPDATED DEC 10, 2022
Ronnie Turner was Tina Turner's youngest son (Stuart C Wilson/Getty Images and @afida_turner/Instagram)
Ronnie Turner was Tina Turner's youngest son (Stuart C Wilson/Getty Images and @afida_turner/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tina Turner’s youngest son, Ronnie Turner — whom she shared with late ex-husband Ike Turner — died at age 62 on Thursday, December 8. Mourning the sudden death of her “beloved” son, the 83-year-old mother wrote, “Ronnie, you left the world far too early. In sorrow, I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son." Ronnie’s wife, Afida, too posted an emotional tribute along with a series of pictures of him on her Instagram writing, "So unfair."

According to The Sun, police got a 911 call on the morning of December 8 from an individual who reported Ronnie, who made an appearance in his mother's 1993 biopic, 'What's Love Got To Do With It?' starring Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne as Tina and Ike, was struggling to breathe outside their home. The cause of his death is not yet known, however, multiple outlets have reported that he suffered from several health issues in recent years, including cancer. 

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Following the news of his death, people started pouring in their condolences. One of them wrote, "It is with great sadness that we heard this morning of the passing of Ronnie Turner, @tinaturner’s son at the age of 62. I’d like to send my most sincere condolences to Tina, her husband, and her niece Jackie. May Ronnie rest in peace." Another said, "Our hearts go out to @tinaturner and the Turner family for the loss of 62-year-old singer Ronnie Turner. May your wounds be healed @tinaturner as there is no greater loss than the one of a child."



 



 

On the other hand, many mentioned the death of her firstborn son Craig. An individual wrote, "Damn!!! Sending my love and condolences to #TinaTurner in the loss of her son, Ronnie Turner, the only child she had with Ike. Tina outlived both of her sons! Her oldest son, Craig took his life several years ago, and now her last child is gone! #RIPRonnieTurner." One more commented by saying, "damn, man. Tina Turner is 83, and four years after her firstborn son died by suicide, she's gotta bury another son. life really isn't fair. there's no rhyme, no reason. rest in peace, Ronnie."



 



 

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