Ike Turner Jr., the Grammy-winning son of Tina and Ike Turner, passed away at the age of 67, one day after his birthday. He died on October 4, 2025, in Los Angeles from kidney failure after facing years of health challenges. His passing was confirmed by Tina’s niece, Jacqueline Bullock, who expressed the family’s gratitude for the support they received and asked for privacy during this time.

Born in 1958 to Ike Turner Sr. and Lorraine Taylor, Ike Jr. was adopted by Tina when he was young. He grew up surrounded by music and briefly worked as her sound engineer before pursuing his own career. In interviews, he spoke openly about his complicated family relationships, calling Tina the only mother he had ever known but sharing that they became distant over time. He also reflected on the lives of his siblings, Ronnie, Craig, and Michael.

Ike Jr.’s later years brought personal and health struggles. He was predeceased by his brothers Craig in 2018 and Ronnie in 2022, while his father passed in 2007. Tina Turner died in May 2023 at age 83 after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Despite these hardships, Ike Jr. remained dedicated to music and contributed significantly to the blues and soul genres, following in his family’s legendary footsteps.

After his passing, Ronnie’s widow, singer Afida Turner, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, remembering him warmly. Ike Jr.’s life reflected both the extraordinary legacy he was part of and the challenges that came with it. His work continues to be remembered as part of the rich musical history his family helped shape.