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Ike Turner Jr. dies at 67, just one day after celebrating his birthday. He was pronounced dead at a Los Angeles hospital on Saturday, Oct. 4, family member Jacqueline Bullock told TMZ. The son of the legendary musical duo Tina and Ike Turner, death marks another heartbreaking chapter in the family’s history. Known for following in his parents’ footsteps in the music industry, Ike Turner Jr.’s legacy is remembered worldwide.
A Life in the Spotlight
Ike Turner Jr. was born in 1958 and raised in the turbulent but iconic world of rock ‘n’ roll. He was adopted by Tina after she married his father.
Following the footsteps of his parents, Ike Jr. became a music producer and musician. In 2007, he won a Grammy for producing his father’s album Risin’ with the Blues. Despite personal struggles and a complicated family history, he maintained a close connection to the music industry throughout his life.
His Sudden Passing
According to multiple reports, he died in early October 2025, just one day after his 67th birthday. According to Bullock, Ike Jr. died from kidney failure. His sudden passing has left fans and loved ones in mourning.
This loss comes after the deaths of both his mother, Tina, in May 2023, and his father, Ike, in December 2007. It also follows the deaths of his brothers, including Craig Turner and Michael Turner.
Ike Turner Jr., leaving behind a complex but impactful legacy. As fans reflect on his contributions to music and the immense history of the Turner family, his memory will continue to live on. Fans and musicians alike took to social media to share condolences and tributes. Living on through the songs, stories, and memories shared by those who knew him best.
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