Sylvester Turner was an American attorney and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas’s 18th congressional district from January 2025 until his death in March 2025.
Sylvester Turner Wiki/Bio
| Real Name | Sylvester Turner |
| Nickname | Sylvester Turner |
| Profession | Politician |
| Date of Birth | 27 September 1954 |
| Age | 70 years (at the time of death) |
| Birth Place | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Sylvester Turner Education Qualification
| School | Valedictorian Klein High School, Houston |
| College | University of Houston Harvard Law School |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Juris Doctor |
Sylvester Turner Age
Sylvester Turner was born on 27 September 1954 in Houston, Texas, USA. As of 2025, at the time of his death, he was 70 years old, and his zodiac sign was Libra.
Sylvester Turner Wife
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Cheryl Turner (M. 1983, div. 1991) |
| Children | One child |
Sylvester Turner Family
| Father’s Name | Update soon (commercial painter) |
| Mother’s Name | Update soon (maid at the Rice Hotel) |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Sylvester Turner Career
| Debut | He started his career as an intern at Fulbright & Jaworski law firm. |
| Awards | Update soon |
Sylvester Turner Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 178 cm In meters – 1.78 m In feet & inches – 5’10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 170 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Sylvester Turner Death, Death Cause
| Date of Death | 5 March 2025 |
| Death Place | Washington, D.C. USA |
| Cause of Death | Not known |
Sylvester Turner Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $3 million, as of 2025 |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Update soon |
Some Lesser Facts About Sylvester Turner
- Sylvester Turner was born and raised in Houston, Texas, as the sixth of nine children.
- His father was a commercial painter, and his mother was a maid at the Rice Hotel.
- He was senior class president and valedictorian at Klein High School.
- At the University of Houston he was Speaker of the Student Senate and graduated magna cum lude with a bachelor of Arts in political science.
- He was a finalist in the Ames Moot Court competition while obtaining a Juris Doctor form Harvard law School, in 1980.
- He was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
- He served as an adjunct professor at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
- He was married to Cheryl Turner from 1983 to 1991, and they have one child together.
- In 2016, he was a vocal supporter of regulating the ride-share service Uber.
- He was the mayor of Houston during the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
- Sylvester Turner died on March 5, 2025, just 61 days after taking office.
FAQ:
How old was Sylvester Turner?
70 years, at the time of death.
Who is Sylvester Turner’s wife?
Cheryl Turner (1983 to 1991)
What is Sylvester Turner’s net worth?
As of 2025, his estimated net worth is $3 million.
When did Sylvester Turner die?
On March 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
What is the cause of Sylvester Turner’s death?
The cause of Sylvester Turner’s death has not been found yet.