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The cause of death of Tina Turner’s son Ronnie Turner has been revealed

    The cause of death of Ronnie Turner, Tina Turner’s son, is known.

    According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office, Ronnie died due to “complications of metastatic carcinoma of the colon.”

    “Other significant conditions” listed in the report were “atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.” His manner of death was listed as natural.

    Ronnie was 62. His death was confirmed by his mother on her Instagram account.

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    Tina and Ike Turner

    Ronnie Turner was the son of Tina Turner and Ike Turner.

    “Ronnie, you left the world way too soon,” the musician wrote on Friday. “In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son.”

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    Ronnie’s wife, Afida Turner, also confirmed the news on Instagram. The French singer shared photos of her family in a carousel post with her statement. The couple married in 2007.

    In another heartbreaking social media post, Afida said that “RONNIE WAS SICK IN 3 WEEKS WITH FK CANCER.”

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    “RONNIE WAS A GREAT MUSICIAN AND BASS PLAYER GREAT SOUL A HEART OF A GIANT TRUE ANGEL HIGH SPIRITUAL ONE OF A CHILD,” she added.

    The Los Angeles Police Department previously confirmed to Fox News Digital that there was an ambulance investigation into Ronnie’s death at home.

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    Tina and her ex-husband, the late Ike Turner, welcomed Ronnie in 1960. Ronnie joined his older brother, Craig, who shared Tina with Raymond Hill. Craig died by suicide in 2018.

    The legendary singer is also mother to Michael Turner and Ike Turner Jr.

    Ronnie joined his mother in the music industry and performed with his band, Manufactured Funk.

    Fox News Digital has reached out to Tina Turner’s representative for comment

    Lauryn Overhultz of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.