Tina Turner’s Son, Ike Turner Jr., Dies Soon After Celebrating His 67th Birthday
On October 4, 2025, the world lost a quietly influential figure in music: Ike Turner Jr. died at the age of 67, just one day after his birthday. His death occurred in a hospital in Los Angeles, and the cause was confirmed as kidney failure, following years of declining health. His condition had been burdened by chronic heart issues, and he also suffered a stroke not long before his passing. The announcement was made by Jacqueline Bullock, Tina Turner’s niece, who described Ike Jr. as more than “just a cousin” — calling him a brother for having grown up alongside her in the Turner household. Bullock also expressed the family’s gratitude for the kind messages and support they had received during this difficult time. Roots, Adoption, and Early Years. Ike Jr. was born in 1958 to Ike Turner Sr. and Lorraine Taylor. During Tina Turner’s marriage to…
On October 4, 2025, the world lost a quietly influential figure in music: Ike Turner Jr. died at the age of 67, just one day after his birthday. His death occurred in a hospital in Los Angeles, and the cause was confirmed as kidney failure, following years of declining health. His condition had been burdened by chronic heart issues, and he also suffered a stroke not long before his passing. The announcement was made by Jacqueline Bullock, Tina Turner’s niece, who described Ike Jr. as more than “just a cousin” — calling him a brother for having grown up alongside her in the Turner household. Bullock also expressed the family’s gratitude for the kind messages and support they had received during this difficult time. Roots, Adoption, and Early Years. Ike Jr. was born in 1958 to Ike Turner Sr. and Lorraine Taylor. During Tina Turner’s marriage to…
