Legendary singer Tina Turner, renowned for her mesmerizing voice, has passed away.
Rolling Stone obtained a statement confirming that the Queen of Rock’n Roll peacefully departed her life after battling a prolonged illness at her residence in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. She reached the age of 83.
The news of her demise was also authenticated on her official Facebook page. The announcement expressed deep sadness, acknowledging Tina Turner’s immense impact on the world with her music and unwavering zest for life. She captivated millions of fans globally and served as an inspiration to aspiring artists. Today, we bid farewell to a cherished friend, leaving behind her extraordinary legacy: her music. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to her family. Tina, you will be greatly missed.
Born as Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, and raised in Nutbush, Tennessee, Turner soared to stardom in the 1960s as a vital part of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
However, her relationship with Ike swiftly became tumultuous.
In her 2018 biography, Turner revealed, “My connection with Ike was doomed from the day he realized I would be his moneymaker. He needed to exercise control over me, both financially and psychologically, to ensure that I would never leave him.”
Although the duo achieved considerable success throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the abuse she endured became unbearable. Tina ultimately separated from Ike in 1976 and finalized their divorce in 1978. Subsequently, she embarked on a remarkable journey, blazing a trail in the rock genre, shattering ticket sales records, and amassing numerous accolades.
Rest in peace, Tina. You truly were the best.
