Suicide? Tina Turner's son Craig is dead

The son of music legend Tina Turner, Craig Turner, is said to have taken his own life at the age of 59, according to People magazine. He is said to have shot himself, but the exact circumstances have not yet been clarified.

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What shocking news for the music legend - Tina's son Craig is said to have committed suicide

Poor Tina (78) - that's a hard blow for any mother and parent. It is still unclear why her son Craig killed himself.

Tina Turner had her son Craig at the young age of 18. However, the biological father is not Ike Turner (1931 - 2007), but saxophonist Raymond Hill (1933-1996). He performed with Ike in the band Kings of Rhythm. After Ike and Tina married in 1962, Ike adopted their son Craig. The marriage ended in divorce in 1978. According to "The Hollywood Reporter", Craig Truner is said to have worked as a real estate agent in California. Tina has a second son, Ronnie Turner (57), who works as an actor.

Music legend Tina Turner has lived in Switzerland for years with her husband Erwin Bach (62).