Veteran singer Tina Turner mourns son Ronnie's death, says he left "too early"
Dec 11, 2022
Los Angeles [US], December 11 : Legendary singer Tina Turner was bereaved after the 'Proud Mary' singer recently lost her 62-year-old son, Ronnie Turner.
Taking to Instagram, the 83-year-old songstress posted a monochrome image of herself with closed eyes.
"Ronnie, you left the world far too early. In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son," the 'Private Dancer' singer wrote.
Fans and dignitaries from the entertainment industry condoled the 12-time Grammy awardee in the comment section.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell offered her condolences with two white dove emoijs, a heart emoji and the folded hands emoji.
Broadway singer Adrienne Warren wrote, "I love you so much. I just want to give you the biggest hug. I'm so sorry".
Ronnie's wife, Alfida Turner, also took to Instagram to share her grief.
"MY GOD RONNIE TURNER A TRUE ANGEL HIUGE SOUL HIGHLY SPIRITUAL MY HUSBAND MY BEST FRIEND," the French actor-singer wrote in the caption.
"THIS IS A TRAGEDY U WITH YOUR BROTHER CRAIG AND YOUR FATHER IKE TURNER AND ALINE REST IN PARADISE. SO UNFAIR !" she added.
According to a report by US-based entertainment portal, The Hollywood Reporter, Ronnie was born on October 27, 1960.
He was a cancer survivor and appeared in the 1993 film 'What's Love Got to Do With It', a biographical film on Tina Turner.
The 'I Want To Take You Higher' singer has two adopted sons, Michael and Ike Jr., with late husband Ike.
