Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, the grandson of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley, has passed away at just 31 years old.
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Forever in her heart. Tina Turner’s second son, Ronnie Turner, has died. He was 62.
“Ronnie, you left the world far too early. In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son,” the “Proud Mary” singer, 83, wrote via Instagram on Friday, December 9, sharing a photo of herself with her eyes closed.
Tina and Ike — who divorced in 1978 — shared four children together prior to the talent scout’s December 2007 death. The twosome — who each had children from previous relationships — welcomed Ronnie in 1960, nearly two years before their nuptials. The former Tina and Ike Revue musicians went on to adopt one another’s sons: Craig, Ike Jr. and Michael. (The “Nutbush City Limits” singer shared Craig with ex Raymond Hill while Ike and Lorraine Taylor coparented sons Ike Jr. and Michael after their split.)
As Tina mourned the death of Ronnie — who is also survived by wife Afida Turner — on Friday, she was supported by her famous friends. Naomi Campbell, Loni Love, Holly Robinson Peete and more stars shared their condolences via Instagram comments.
“I love you so much. I just want to give you the biggest hug. I’m so sorry. ❤️,” Adrienne Warren, who played Tina in her eponymous Broadway musical, replied on Friday.
The late actor’s wife also mourned Ronnie’s loss in her own Friday statement.
“MY GOD RONNIE TURNER, A TRUE ANGEL, HUGE SOUL, HIGHLY SPIRITUAL, MY HUSBAND, MY BEST FRIEND, MY BABY,” Afida wrote via Instagram, sharing throwback snaps of the couple, who wed in March 2007. “I DID THE BEST TO THE END THIS TIME I WAS NO ABLE TO SAVE YOU. … THIS IS A TRAGEDY U WITH YOUR BROTHER CRAIG AND YOUR FATHER IKE TURNER AND ALINE REST IN PARADISE
Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, the grandson of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley, has passed away at just 31 years old.
Jamaican-American reggae artist Joseph Mersa Marley is dead at the age of 31. The musician was found unresponsive in a vehicle in the United States on Tuesday, according to the streaming service TIDAL. The initial announcment did not specify a location.The artist - who went by his stage name Jo Mersa - had reportedly suffered from asthma his entire life, and the Florida radio station WZPP claimed he died of an asthma attack.He is the grandson of iconic reggae musician Bob Marley and the son of Stephen Marley. Bob tragically died of cancer in 1981 at the age of 36, and is widely considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.
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Less than one week after Tina Turner’s son suddenly passed away, all the questions surrounding his tragic death are being answered.
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Tina Turner 's son Ronnie reportedly died of cancer after suffering for three weeks before his death, wife Afida Turner has said.
Tina Turner has paid tribute to her "beloved son", with the 83-year-old singer saying he had "left the world far too early".
Tina Turner is paying tribute to her late son Ronnie Turner.
Ronnie Turner, the youngest son of Tina and Ike Turner who appeared in the 1993 biopic What’s Love Got to Do With it, died on Thursday according to social media posts from his mother and wife. He was 62.
Tina Turner’s son Ronnie Turner has tragically passed away at just 62 years old.
Tina Turner 's son Ronnie has died, it has been reported
TINA Turner's son Ronnie has reportedly died at the age of 62. Police are said to have received a 911 call on Thursday morning from a person who said Ronnie Turner was struggling to breathe outside their home. Paramedics then rushed to the address in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, where bystanders were attempting CPR.
Margot Robbie and Diego Calva stood together on the red carpet for the SFFILM Awards in San Francisco on Monday. Robbie, 32, - who recently gushed over a kissing scene with Brad Pitt - donned a tiny black top that showed off her toned tummy and a long black skirt that just barely brushed the ground. Her blonde hair was pulled back tightly behind her head, and the strands of it framed her face. Babylon stars: Margot Robbie and Diego Calva stood together on the red carpet for the SFFILM Awards in San Francisco on MondayShe painted her lips a dark pink, and she accessorized with a silver bracelet. Calva, 30, wore a pinstripe button-down shirt under a black vest and matching black slacks. The pair posed with SFFILM Director of Programming Jessie Fairbanks and Executive Director Anne Lai also posed with the Babylon stars. Tiny top: Robbie, 32, donned a tiny black top that showed off her toned tummy and a long black skirt that just barely brushed the ground Long locks: Her blonde hair was pulled back tightly behind her head, and the strands of it framed the sides of her face Lipstick: She painted her lips a dark pink, and she accessorized with a silver bracelet Event directors: The pair posed with SFFILM Director of Programming Jessie Fairbanks and Executive Director Anne Lai also posed with the Babylon starsBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever Danai Gurira wore a black blazer, covered in gold paint, which accentuated her impressive chest. A gold accessory sat near her right ear, and her dark hair was puffed up in the front. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler wore a blue suit covered in silver dots. His wife, Zinzi Evans, donned a black dress with a white shirt peeking out from above her collar and around her
He was then scouted by the Denver Broncos and played in Super Bowl XXIV against the San Francisco 49ers.However, injuries and six ankle surgeries led to his retirement from football in 1994, when he was 28.That same year, Brad began his acting career in adverts and went on to appear in blockbuster movies such as World Trade Centre and Fury.He is best remembered for his work on Orange is the new Black as Desi Piscatella. He joined the cast in the show’s fourth season and went on to win the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for 2016. Since news broke of his passing, many have taken to social media to pay tribute to the actor.Actor Bryan Greenberg wrote: “RIP Brad William Henke aka Owen Rowen from October Road. Your heart was too big for this life.”Bridget Moynahan echoed: “Had the pleasure of spending time on set of #goingtocalifornia with @bwhenke early in my career.