Ike Turner former husband of Tina Turner is Dead at the ripe age of 76 according to TMZ.
Ike who?s real name is Mr. Anna Mae Bullock died in his home in San Marcos, Calif., just outside of San Diego.
Here?s a Quote from TMZ
MZ has confirmed that music legend and the former Mr. Anna Mae Bullock has died. He was 76.
Sources close to the family tell TMZ he may have died in his sleep.Ike was married four times, most famously to Tina Turner.
Ike and Tina got divorced in 1978 which was publicized because he abused her.
Before the divorce the two released 7 Top 10 R?n’B hits.
He is Survived by his children Ike Jr., Michael, Ronald and daughter Mia.A true Music Pioneer?..
Here?s another quote from The Recording Academy:
?There is no doubt that Ike Turner was one of rock and roll?s great architects with his genre-defying sound as an instrumentalist and bandleader ?As a two-time GRAMMY? Award winner and recipient of The Recording Academy?s 2004 Heroes Award, Ike?s legacy as a groundbreaking pioneer in the music industry will never be forgotten.?
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Hollywood Mama?
May 13th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
i use to love these two back inda days wen grew up … this is such a honor he was an legend but also was tina she was the r that made the R&B so i can jus say how honored i am to evan write to u …. i listen to their songs alot and after he died it became a depressing state so now i just wanted to say i love u ike and tina so rip ikey.!!!!!!!!!!! and keep on rolling !!!!!!!babez@aol.com thats also my email so please wirte back thank you and much love to u all. GOD BLESS!!!!!!!