This week, Tina Turner experienced yet another tragedy when her son Ronnie passed away at the age of 62, only a few years after another of her children died by suicide.
His wife Afida was the first to post a message on Instagram announcing his unexpected demise.
“My god Ronnie turner a true angel huge soul highly spiritual my husband my best friend my baby your mummy your nurse i did the best to the end this time i was no [sic] able to save you love u for this 17 years this is very very very bad i am very mad.
She added: “This is a tragedy u with your brother craig and your father ike turner and aline rest in paradise.
According to police, they received a 911 call Thursday morning from an individual who reported Ronnie Turner was struggling to breathe outside their home.
Paramedics arrived on the scene in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, where bystanders were attempting CPR. Despite their best efforts, Tina’s second-born, Ronnie, could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene, TMZ reports.
There is currently no word on the cause of death and whether it was related to Ronnie’s existing health issues which included cancer.
Tina has since paid tribute to her son on social media, saying: “Ronnie, you left the world far too early. In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son.”