Singer Tina Turner’s Oldest Son, Craig Raymond Turner, Found Dead From Suicide Aged 59

Legendary singer Tina Turner’s son has been found dead aged 59 in an apparent suicide, a coroner has confirmed. Craig Raymond Turner, who is the singer’s firstborn child, fatally shot himself at his home in Studio City, California, on Tuesday.Authorities confirmed he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at 12.38pm. Los Angeles County coroner’s office assistant chief Ed Winter confirmed his death was reported as suicide, however a post-mortem examination is due to take place. Just hours earlier, Tina, 78, was seen attending the Giorgio Armani show at the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris.She was just 18 when she had Craig with Raymond Hill – who played the saxophone for the band Kings of Rhythm. Craig was adopted by her husband Ike Turner after their marriage in 1962 and gave him his name. She also adopted Ike’s two children from his first marriage – Ike Jnr, 59, and Michael, 58. The Proud Mary singer has a son – 57-year-old Ronnie – with Ike.Photo Credit: Getty