Tina Turner’s oldest son Craig Raymond has reportedly died at his home in Studio City. He allegedly took his own life and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to TMZ. Tina, who is currently in Paris for Fashion Week and just today was pictured on a red carpet, gave birth to Craig Raymond Turner at the age of 18 before her marriage to Ike. Ike later adopted him, although his biological father was a saxophonist named Raymond Hill.
Los Angeles County coroner’s office assistant chief Ed Winter confirmed it was reported as suicide, although the An autopsy for the official cause of death is pending. Tina has four children, Craig, Ronnie, 57, and her adopted children Ike Jr, 59, and Michael, 58.
Craig was in the real estate business in the San Fernando Valley. He was 59.
RIP