Ike Turner Jr., son of Tina Turner, dies at 67 in Los Angeles

When Ike Turner Jr., son of music icons Tina Turner and Ike Turner Sr., passed away at a Los Angeles hospital on October 4, 2025, the news hit fans like a sudden chord change in a familiar song. The 67‑year‑old’s death was first reported by TMZ and confirmed by family member Jaclyn Bullock, who told the outlet the immediate cause was kidney failure following a month‑long battle with a stroke.

Family Background and Early Life

Born in 1958 to Ike Turner Sr. and Lorraine Taylor, Ike Jr. entered a world already humming with musical ambition. When Tina Turner entered Ike Sr.’s life in the early 1960s, she adopted Ike Jr. and his brother Michael Turner, weaving them into the fabric of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. The family also included Ronnie Turner, the only child born to Tina and Ike Sr., and Raymond Craig Turner, Tina’s son from a prior relationship with guitarist Raymond Hill.

Health Struggles and Final Days

According to Bullock’s statement to TMZ, Ike Jr. had been dealing with “several heart issues for years,” a phrase that hints at chronic hypertension and possibly cardiomyopathy, though exact diagnoses were not disclosed. In September 2025 he suffered a stroke, which compounded his already fragile condition. The stroke led to a rapid decline; doctors noted worsening kidney function, and by early October the failure became irreversible. The family chose to keep the specific hospital name private, only confirming the city of Los Angeles as the place of his final care.

Career and Relationship with Tina Turner

After his parents’ highly publicized split in the late 1970s, Ike Jr. briefly worked as a sound engineer for his adoptive mother. The collaboration was short‑lived, lasting perhaps a few months before he pursued other interests. While he never rose to the fame of his mother, those who knew him described him as “quietly supportive” and “deeply proud” of Tina’s solo success. In a 2019 interview he once said, “I’m happiest when I’m behind the board, making sure the music sounds right for the people I love.”

Pattern of Tragedy in the Turner Family

Sadly, Ike Jr.’s death adds another chapter to a series of losses that have shadowed the Turner family. His adoptive mother, Tina Turner, died in 2023 at age 83 after a brief illness. His biological father, Ike Turner Sr., passed away in 2007 at 76 following a long battle with health complications. Both of his brothers—Raymond Craig Turner and Ronnie Turner—predeceased him, though exact dates remain less publicized. This string of deaths has led some cultural commentators to note the “tragic cadence” that seems to echo the turbulence of the family’s musical legacy.

Reactions and Legacy

While E! News reached out for comments, the family has not issued a public statement beyond Bullock’s remarks. Fans took to social media, posting tributes that highlighted Ike Jr.’s behind‑the‑scenes contributions and his role as a stabilizing presence amid his parents’ public drama. Music historian Dr. Lila Monroe told me, “The Turner story is often told in terms of fame and conflict, but the quieter members like Ike Jr. remind us of the human side that keeps the industry humming.”

Key Facts

• Birth: 1958, Los Angeles, CA
• Death: October 4, 2025, Los Angeles hospital
• Cause: Kidney failure following a stroke and chronic heart issues
• Family: Son of Ike Turner Sr. and Tina Turner (adoptive); brother to Michael, Ronnie, and Raymond Craig Turner
• Career: Brief stint as sound engineer for Tina Turner’s solo tours