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Ike Turner Jr. Dies at 67 as Family Cites Kidney Failure

Family members attribute his death to kidney failure following a recent stroke.

Overview

  • He died Oct. 4 at a Los Angeles hospital, one day after his 67th birthday, according to cousin Jacqueline Bullock.
  • Bullock told TMZ he had long struggled with severe heart issues and suffered a stroke in September.
  • A working musician and engineer, he helped run Bolic Sound Studios and shared a 2007 Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album for Risin’ With The Blues.
  • Sister-in-law Afida Turner posted an Instagram tribute, and the family expressed gratitude for condolences while requesting privacy.
  • Born to Ike Turner Sr. and Lorraine Taylor and adopted by Tina Turner, he was part of a family that also lost brothers Craig and Ronnie in recent years.