Tragedy has struck the Turner family with the passing of Ike Turner Jr., son of music legends Tina and Ike Turner. He died on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in a Los Angeles hospital, just one day after celebrating his 67th birthday.

The cause of death was kidney failure, confirmed by Tina Turner’s niece, Jacqueline Bullock. She also revealed that Turner Jr. had struggled with severe heart problems for years and had suffered a stroke earlier in September. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my cousin, Ike Turner, Jr.,” Bullock said. “Junior was more than a cousin to me, but rather a brother, as we grew up in the same famed household together.”

Ike Turner Jr.’s health battles bear a somber resemblance to those of his mother, Tina Turner. The iconic singer passed away in 2023 at age 83 in Küsnacht, near Zurich, after a prolonged illness related to kidney failure, worsened by years of high blood pressure.

Their family legacy in music remains unmatched, but the losses highlight the toll that health challenges have taken on the Turners. Ike Turner Jr.’s passing is mourned deeply by family, friends, and fans who remember the impact of both him and his famous parents.