The late Ralphie May’s wife today: What is Lahna Turner up to now?

The late Ralphie May’s wife today: What is Lahna Turner up to now?

Lahna Turner is known to many as Ralphie May’s wife. Ralphie was a famous stand-up comedian and actor who passed away in October 2017. Lahna is a comedian like her late husband. She is also a producer, singer, actress, writer, and director. So, where is the late Ralphie May’s wife today?

Lahna Turner arrives for the HollyShorts Film Festival closing night film, and she performs during her appearance at Flappers Comedy Club And Restaurant Burbank
Lahna Turner arrives for the HollyShorts Film Festival closing night film (L), and she performs at Flappers Comedy Club (R). Photo: Albert L. Ortega, Michael S. Schwartz (modified by author)
Source: Getty Images

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Key takeaways

  • The late Ralphie May’s wife has successfully carved a niche for herself in the male-dominated entertainment industry of stand-up comedy.
  • Lahna Turner married Ralphie May in 2005 and was still his legal wife when he died in October 2017. Ralphie died from hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
  • Lahna and Ralphie were blessed with two kids, April June May and August James May.

Profile summary

Full nameLahna Nicole Turner
GenderFemale
Date of birth15 July 1975
Age50 years (as of 2025)
Place of birthCanada
Current residenceLos Angeles, California, United States of America
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed White
Zodiac signCancer
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight126 lb (57 kg)
Hair colourBrown
Eye colourBrown
Marital statusWidowed
Late spouseRalphie May
Children2
FatherJohn Virgil Turner
MotherMildred Frances Cowan
Alma materTexas State University
ProfessionComedian, producer, singer, actress, writer, director, & optimist
Facebook@Lahna Turner

Read also

The late Ralphie May’s wife today: What is she up to?

The late American actor was married to Lahna Nicole Turner. She is a comedian, producer, singer, actress, writer, director, & optimist. She was married to Ralphie May for twelve years.

Lahna has been a single parent and sole provider for her kids since Ralphie May’s death in October 2017. He was 45 when he died.

How old is Lahna Turner?

The American comedian is 50 years old as of 2025. She was born on 15 July 1975, and her Zodiac sign is Cancer.

Top 5 facts about Lahna Turner
Top 5 facts about Lahna Turner. Photo: Michael S. Schwartz (modified by author)
Source: Original

Where is Lahna Turner from?

The famous singer and comedian was born in Canada. Her family immigrated to the United States of America when she was a child. She resides in Los Angeles, California, United States of America, and her nationality is American.

Who are the parents of Lahna Turner?

The comedian's father is John Virgil Turner, and her mother is Mildred Frances Cowan. John and Mildred moved to Houston, Texas, United States of America, due to work reasons.

Read also

John had a career with Exxon, a multinational oil and gas company based in Texas. The couple raised Lahna in a Christian family.

Lahna Turner during the Annual Night of Comedy Proceeds Benefit The Buddy Hackett Singita Animal Sanctuary at The ICC Scottish Rite Theatre in Los Angeles, California
Lahna Turner during the Annual Night of Comedy Proceeds Benefit The Buddy Hackett Singita Animal Sanctuary at The ICC Scottish Rite Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Photo: John Heller
Source: Getty Images

Educational background

Lahna went to school in Texas. She completed her higher studies at Texas State University, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, with a focus on photo technology.

Career

Lahna's interest in comedy started at a tender age. After completing her studies, she became a stand-up comedian in Texas.

Her popularity as a comedian increased after she started dating comedian Ralphie May, who later became her spouse. She has appeared on NBC, Comedy Central, VH1, and Animal Planet, and occasionally plays in top comedy clubs and theatres across the United States.

Aside from stand-up comedy, Lahna is also an actress. Below is a look at Lahna Turner's movies and TV shows.

ProductionYearRole
Still Workin on It2010Joann
Teacher of the Year2014Ursula Featherstone
This is Meg2017Angel
Brand New Old Love2018Thrift Store Owner
Reza Rifts2021Self

Read also

Lahna is also a singer and songwriter. She produces comedic songs and often performs with a guitar for hours. She received a great deal of publicity from her one-hour special video song titled “so…I Wrote a Song About It”.

The multi-gifted comedian is also a producer, with a few credits.

  • Ralphie May: Imperfectly Yours (2013)
  • What's Eating Ralphie May? (2019)
  • Ralphie May, A Video Diary from Iraq (2021)
  • Love You, Ralphie (2022)

Lahna has an eponymous website, where fans can get her latest career updates, including shows and tours. The site also retails branded merchandise.

Lahna Turner's net worth

Although Lahna has been in the entertainment industry for a long time, details of her earnings have remained undisclosed in the public area. Therefore, Ralphie May's wife's net worth remains unknown. On the other hand, Ralphie May's net worth was about $2 million when he passed away.

Read also

Comedian Lahna Turner performs at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California
Comedian Lahna Turner performs at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California. Photo: Michael S. Schwartz
Source: Getty Images

Who is Lahna Turner married to now?

Lahna is a widow who is yet to get married again, meaning she does not have a new husband. She was married to comedian Ralphie May until his demise on 6 October 2017.

The two comedians first met in Houston at an open mic event. They started dating, and their relationship thrived, leading to marriage.

On 3 June 2005, the couple exchanged vows at a wedding ceremony attended by close family and friends. The two were together for slightly over 12 years when May passed away.

What caused Ralphie May's death?

Ralphie May's cause of death was hypertensive cardiovascular disease. No illegal or hard substances were found in his system at the time of demise, so it was ruled a natural death.

Who are Ralphie May’s kids?

Ralphie and Lahna were blessed with two children, a daughter in 2007 and a son in 2009. Their names are April June May and August James.

Read also

Ralphie May's daughter, April June May, was born on 5 September 2007 and is 18 years old as of 2025. On the other hand, the comedian's son, August James May, was born on 24 June 2009 and is 16 years old as of 2025.

Comedian Lahna Turner performs at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena
Comedian Lahna Turner performs at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California. Photo: Michael S. Schwartz
Source: Getty Images

Where are Ralphie May's kids now?

April June May and August May are under the care of their mother, Lahna Turner. They reside in their family home in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

In January 2025, Lahna reported that she was safe. She and her kids had been evacuated from their home because of the Runyon Canyon fire, but had since returned there. Lahna said:

I haven’t had a chance to post that we are safe. We had to evacuate as we watched the smoke billowing from the Runyon Canyon fire. We’re back home now, and we’re still on high alert. My heart goes out to everyone who’s been affected. This is truly heartbreaking.

Read also

What happened to Ralphie May's wife?

In October 2015, the union between the late May and his wife hit a rough patch. May filed for divorce and sought custody of the couple's two children in October 2015.

However, the divorce process was not finalised. May passed on before the completion of their separation.

Lahna Turner and Ralphie May attend the Hollywood Improv in Hollywood
Lahna Turner and Ralphie May attend the Hollywood Improv in Hollywood, CA. Photo: Michael Schwartz
Source: Getty Images

Is Lahna Turner on social media?

Yes, Lahna Turner has a verified Facebook page. The gifted musician is also active on IG, but her account is yet to be verified.

How tall is Lahna Turner?

The comedian is 5 ft 5in or 165 cm tall and weighs about 126 lb or 57 kg. She has brown hair and eyes.

Trivia

  • Lahna Turner has a pet dog named Toby.
  • She enjoys being outdoors with her loved ones.
  • Most of her sing-along shows are inspired by real-life events.
  • Her child, April, plays water polo.
  • Lahna is currently growing out her greys, and she does not intend to dye her hair.

Read also

Where is the late Ralphie May’s wife today? Lahna Turner is a successful comedian, musician, producer, actress, and optimist. She has made a name for herself in the American entertainment industry.

Legit.ng recently published Leanne Morgan’s biography. Leanne Morgan is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster.

She is popularly known for her Netflix comedy special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman. She has appeared in several famous comedy shows, including The View and Paula's Best Dishes.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Brian Oroo avatar

Brian Oroo (Lifestyle writer) Brian has worked as a writer at Legit.ng since 2021. He specialises in lifestyle, celebrity, and news content. He won the Writer of the Year Award at Legit in both 2023 and 2024. Brian holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), earned in 2021. He completed the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques in 2023 and the Google News Initiative course in 2024. His email is brianoroo533@gmail.com

Cyprine Apindi avatar

Cyprine Apindi (Lifestyle writer) Cyprine Apindi is a content creator and educator with over six years of experience. She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kenyatta University. Cyprine joined Briefly.co.za in mid-2021, covering multiple topics, including finance, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. She received the 2023 Writer of the Year Award. In 2024, she completed the Google News Initiative course. Email: cyprineapindi@gmail.com