Reports have shown that Tina Turner ‘s late son, Ronnie Turner passed on due to his battle with colon cancer. The update on his sudden and heartwrenching death comes as the L.A. County Coroner’s office confirmed. Ronnie’s battle with the ailment was said to be brief.
Reports On Ronnie Turner’s Deah
According to information from the coroner’s office, and as reported by TMZ , Tina Turner’s 62-year-old son died due to “complications of metastatic colon carcinoma.” The coroner also confirmed that Ronnie was already in a critical state of cancer, at stage four.
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Further information showed that the late singer had recently been diagnosed and had only battled cancer for three weeks when his situation escalated.
It is also determined that Ronnie also suffered from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at the time of his passing.
Ronnie Passes On
Law enforcement agents revealed to the publication that they received a 911 call in the early hours of Thursday, December 7, 2022, from Ronnie’s residence. According to the caller, the star had been standing outside and having difficulty breathing, and with time, it got worse. The caller stated that Ronnie stopped breathing after a few minutes.
Paramedics headed to the San Fernando Valley address where he had slumped. Reports also showed that passersby were trying to revive him before the emergency aid arrived. Ronnie was pronounced dead on the spot.
Tina Turner Mourns Her Son’s Death
Following Ronnies death, fans and celebrities alike reached out to his family sharing their condolences, thoughts, and prayers. Music legend Tina took to her Instagram page to pen a heart-wrenching tribute to her son. The What’s Love Got to Do with It crooner poured out her heart.
“Ronnie, you left the world far too early. In sorrow, I close my eyes and think of you. my beloved son.”
Ronnie’s widow, Afida Turner also expressed her pain on her social media page, calling him “a true angel” and her “best friend.” Afida reflected on their 17 years of union, noting that she was still very much in the throes of grief. She also briefly alluded to Ronnie’s brother, Craig, and father, Ike Turner, who died years earlier.
Inside Tina Turner’s Tragic Losses
The music icon has had to deal with significant losses throughout her life. In 2018, Tina’s son, Craig was said to have died, by suicide, and her former partner, Ike, passed way back in 2007. Tina experienced another devastating loss in 2010 when her sister Alline Bullock passed away.
