Tina Turner’s career in the music industry was nothing short of iconic, and her family life was equally heartwarming as a mother and grandmother.
However, Tina Turner son tied the knot with Afida Turner, a French-American singer, and they were blessed with two children, who were Tina Turner grandchildren.
Tina had two biological children, Craig and Ronald, and she also adopted her ex-husband’s sons, Ike Jr. and Michael, embracing them as her own.
Surprisingly, Tina’s role extended to being a proud grandmother, as she had the happiness of having two grandchildren.
During her marriage to Ike Turner, Tina gave birth to her son Ronald “Ronnie” Turner in 1960. Ronnie became a bass player in Tina’s band and later joined a band with Ike.
In 1989, she gave an interview addressing Ike’s criticisms of her parenting skills and discussing her relationship with Ronnie, highlighting her dedication as a mother.
She stated that her husband had left her alone to take care of his children without providing any financial support.
Tina explained that it was a difficult task to raise both his and her kids. Ike had accused Tina of being a bad mother to Ronnie, but she had provided him with everything a child could ask for, including private schools and allowances.
Sadly, at the age of 62, Ronnie surrendered to complications arising from metastatic colon carcinoma in December 2022 and passed away. Sadly, after almost four months, Tina Turner also left this world to be reunited with his son.
The iconic American singer Tina Turner passed away at the age of 83
Tina Turner, the iconic rock and soul singer known for her incredible journey from a modest background and success over a highly abusive marriage, has passed away at the age of 83, as confirmed by her family’s statement.
After a long illness, she peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at her house in Küsnacht, located near Zurich, Switzerland.
Tine Turner death news was first shared by her family through her official Instagram account.
One of Tina Turner grandchildren, Tiffany Turner, also shared a story on her Instagram account. In the IG story, she put the charming and smiling picture of Tina Turner and wrote, “Rest in freedom ????️… Uncle Craig and Ronnie are waiting for you ????.”
After the news of the iconic rock and soul singer’s death on Wednesday, Beyoncé, 41, shared an emotional tribute to the iconic artist on her website.
She wrote a heartfelt message in tribute to the late Tina Turner, expressing deep affection and gratitude for her as a powerful source of inspiration and a trailblazer. She was affectionately referred to as a beloved queen.
She continued, “You are strength and resilience, and you are the epitome of power and passion. We are all so fortunate to have witnessed your kindness and beautiful spirit that will forever remain. Thank you for all you have done.”
The message included a picture of the two holding hands and bowing at the 2008 Grammy Awards, where they performed Turner’s song “Proud Mary” as a duet.
Who was Tina Turner? A short overview
Tina Turner gained popularity for her outstanding live performances. However, during the 1960s and early ’70s, she faced domestic violence from her husband, Ike Turner, despite achieving R&B successes together.
However, she courageously left him and fled from their Dallas hotel room with only 36 cents.
While her solo career initially faced challenges, Turner staged a remarkable comeback in 1984 with her trendy album Private Dancer, which achieved multiplatinum status and included the chart-topping hit What’s Love Got to Do With It.
Turner’s captivating performances on MTV, featuring her unique spiky wigs and short skirts, quickly propelled her to global fame.
With her signature long legs confidently strutting across concert stages in high heels, she inspired audiences worldwide.
Her exceptional talent earned her the title of the Queen of Rock n Roll, and her unwavering resilience made her an inspiration to countless women enduring abusive relationships.
When she sang of pain and heartache, her powerful, husky voice resonated with authenticity, capturing the hearts of listeners.