The hearts of the world are breaking for legendary singer Tina Turner after devastating news was revealed on December 9.
According to reports, Tina’s son, Ronnie Turner, has passed away. He was 62 years old.
Turner is not only survived by his legendary mom but also by his wife, French singer Afida Turner, who confirmed her husband’s sudden passing on Instagram.
Alongside a photo of Tina, Ronnie, and herself, Afida wrote, “My God Ronnie Turner a true angel huge soul highly spiritual my husband, my best friend, my baby, your mummy, your nurse.”
“I did the best to the end,” Afida continued. “This time I was not able to save you. Love you for…17 years. This is very very very bad. I am very mad. This is a tragedy.”
Afida took comfort in knowing her husband was now with his brother Craig and father Ike and resting in paradise. “So unfair,” she concluded her statement.
According to TMZ, 911 dispatchers were called from Turner’s address around 9:40 a.m. earlier this week. The caller told the dispatcher that Ronnie was having trouble breathing and eventually stopped breathing altogether.
Someone with Ronnie at the time started CPR but he was pronounced dead at the scene once paramedics arrived. His cause of death is not immediately known.
Ronnie was an accomplished musician like both of his parents and his wife. Just moments ago, Tina took to Instagram as well to share a brief statement following the death of her son.
“Ronnie, you left the world far too early. In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son,” She wrote.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Turner family during this difficult time.
