Read on to learn more about Turner’s death and his previous health history. How did Sylvester Turner die? Turner’s office has not shared the exact cause of his death, but note

The late U.S. representative died at the age of 70 after suffering from a ‘medical emergency,’ multiple outlets reported in March 2025.

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner — a "fighter until the end" — died Wednesday in Washington. He was 70. Turner was hospitalized after attending President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.