Ex-husband of Tina Turner, Ike Turner, dead at 76
December 12, 2007
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TMZ is reporting that the ex-husband of Tina Turner, Ike Turner, has died.
Ike Turner was a musician, band leader, talent scout and record producer, best known for his work with his former wife Tina Turner as one half of the Ike & Tina Turner duo. Ike’s repertoire included blues, soul, rock and funk. Alongside his former wife, he was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and in 2001 was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
From TMZ:
TMZ has confirmed that music legend and the former Mr. Anna Mae Bullock has died. He was 76.
Turner apparently died in his home in San Marcos, Calif., just outside of San Diego.
Sources close to the family tell TMZ he may have died in his sleep.
Ike Turner was portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in the movie, ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?‘. Tina Turner (real name, Anna Mae Bullock) was played by Angela Bassett.
Their tumultuous relationship, which included physical as well as mental abuse, was the basis of the film.
His website, IkeTurner.com, is at the time of writing, down (probably being updated).
