He was 59. If he was alive, his age would be 61 years old. Craig’s father was the late saxophonist Raymond Hill of the Kings of Rhythm. Raymond Craig was born on Aug. 20, 1958, while Ronnie was born on Oct. 27, 1960. He was Tina Turner’s eldest son, born to Tina Turner, then Anna Mae Bullock when she was 18 and Raymond Earl Hill, a saxophonist for the Kings of Rhythm, the backing band for Ike Turner. Tina added that she would ask Ike not to “beat” her at home as she didn’t want the kids to hear it. We and other data collection technologies to provide the best experience for our customers. He was 59. 1 year ago. Ronnie was her only son with Ike Turner, while her first son Raymond's father was Raymond Earl Hill. Turner’s first son is called Raymond Craig. Tina and Ike Tuner’s love story is famous for many reasons, including the abuse she suffered. Tina and Ike later became a … The “What’s Love Got to Do With It” singer is also the mother of her 57-year-old son Ronnie Turner, whom he welcomed with Ike in 1960. Craig Raymond Turner’s mom managed to divorce her husband and take better care of her children, and also learned an important lesson from her ordeal: “[Leave]. Real Estate Agent. Ike adopted Craig as his own child, and Tina did the same with Ike’s two children from his first marriage. After many years, and even though she was afraid, Tina left Ike, but was very afraid that he could track her down, just like he had once done before. Tina Turner has opened up about her son's suicide earlier this year. Tina Turner’s son Craig Raymond Turner passed away in July 2018 at the age of 59. He was the son of a renowned American-born Swiss singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, as well as an author Tina Turner and biological father Raymond Hill, a saxophonist. Ronnie’s father passed away in December 2007 and his elder brother, Craig, committed suicide in 2018. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). My saddest moment as a mother. Know more about his [5] [6] Before the birth of his son, Hill broke his ankle during a wrestling match with vocalist Carlson Oliver and left the band, returning to Clarksdale. Raymond Hill, Craig’s biological father, died in 1996. For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube! Tina Turner’s eldest son, Craig Raymond Turner, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Tuesday, July 3, the Los Angeles coroner’s office confirms to Us Weekly. Raymond's biological father was Kings of Rhythm saxophonist Raymond Hill, but he was adopted by Ike Turner in 1962, and his name was changed to Craig Raymond Turner. Authorities arrived at his place just after noon Tuesday and he … She is noted for her energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, and career longevity. Ronnie has six siblings from his parents’ other relationships – Ike Turner Jr., Michael Turner, Mia Turner, Linda Trippeter, and Twanna Turner Melby from his father, and Craig Raymond Turner, from his mother. His famous mother believes that his loneliness was a main factor in his death. Turner was born on August 20, 1958, worked as a real estate agent in the San Fernando Valley. After remarking that she didn’t know what “pulled him down,” Tina confessed that it must have had something to do with being alone. He eventually found her and asked if they could talk in a car, but before he could harm her again, she left the vehicle. Weeks after Craig died, Tina shared a photo on social media showing herself and a few members of her family scattering her son’s ashes off the California coast. When Tina was only 18 years old and in a relationship with the Kings of Rhythm saxophonist Raymond Hill, she gave birth to Craig. Eldest Son of Tina Turner and Raymond Earl Hill and adoptive father Ike Turner. A year following his tragic death, his mother Tina Turner, 80, opened up about the lonliness whi… When Tina Turner was just 18 years old, she gave birth to her first son, Craig. 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