Tina Turner’s son has claimed that the legendary singer “abandoned” her children to live her life with her new husband in Europe. Today, Tina is happily married to music producer Erwin Bach, residing in Switzerland, but her decision to relocate has not been warmly received by all her family members. In 2018, her son Ronnie revealed that Tina had distanced herself from her children in the U.S. after moving abroad with her younger partner.
Born in the U.S., Tina Turner rose to become one of the most iconic musicians of all time, with a career spanning more than six decades. Her path to fame included a marriage to musician Ike Turner, with whom she had a son, Ronnie, in 1960. Tina also adopted Ike’s children from his previous marriage, while Ike adopted Tina’s son Craig. For a time, the couple managed a blended household of six children until their divorce in 1978, leaving Tina as a single mother.
Tina has addressed her parenting in interviews, explaining that she provided for her children financially but drew limits as they grew older. She supported Ronnie into his twenties but insisted she could not be a lifelong financial backer. Despite her absence, her children have established their own lives: Ike Jr. enjoys a career in music, Craig pursued real estate before his tragic death in 2018, Ronnie works in entertainment, and Michael, though dealing with health issues, receives care while Tina contributes financially.
Tina’s life in Switzerland has been marked by happiness and love. She and Bach married in 2013 after nearly 20 years together and invested in several properties, including a $76 million beachfront estate. Their bond was further solidified when Bach donated a kidney to Tina during her recovery from cancer and a stroke, both surgeries proving successful.
While Tina has faced personal tragedies, including the loss of Craig, she remains devoted to her children and grandchildren. She continues to thrive in her marriage, enjoy her family, and live life on her own terms.
