Tina Turner shares heartrending tribute after son Ronnie dies, aged 62
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tina Turner has shared a heart-rending tribute to her son Ronnie, who has died, aged 62. In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son.” She shared a photo of herself with her eyes closed, in tribute to her son, who she shared with Ike Turner. Ronnie was Turner’s second child after her eldest son Craig, who she shared with Raymond Hill. While Ronnie mostly kept out of the spotlight, he made a small appearance in What’s Love Got to Do With It, the 1993 biopic about his mother, who was played by Angela Bassett.