Tina Turner, American singer and queen of rock n' roll, dies at 83
The singer was known for her soul classics and pop hits such as "The Best" and "What's Love Got to Do With It". She leaves a legacy as a true superstar.
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Renowned American singer, Tina Turner, recognized as the queen of rock n' roll, died at the age of 83. The death was officially confirmed today, Wednesday (24), by his advisor. Although the cause was not disclosed, according to her representative, she passed away peacefully at her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland, after facing a prolonged illness.
Personal life and career
Tina Turner, whose birth name is Anna Mae Bullock, is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She was born on November 26, 1939, in Brownsville, Tennessee. Tina Turner is known for her powerful voice, captivating stage presence and vibrant musical style, which combines elements of rock, soul, R & B and pop. Tina Turner's career began in the 1950s when she joined the Kings of Rhythm, a band fronted by Ike Turner. Ike became her husband and musical partner, and together they released a string of hits, including "River Deep – Mountain High" and "Proud Mary". However, their personal and professional relationship was marred by abuse and violence, and they broke up in 1976.
After her split from Ike, Tina Turner provoked personal and professional challenges, but she re-emerged in the 1980s as a successful solo artist. Your album "Private Dancer", released in 1984, was a huge commercial and critical success, boosted by the singles "What's Love Got to Do with It" and "Private Dancer". She became a pop music icon, gaining a loyal fan base around the world.
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In addition to her musical talent, the artist was also known for her energetic and captivating stage performances. She is famous for her sculpted legs and her iconic dance. Her live performances are full of energy and emotion, and she is often praised for her ability to engage audiences. The singer also had a successful career as an actress. She starred in the 1993 film "What's Love Got to Do with It", a biopic based on her life and career. Her performance in the film garnered critical acclaim and a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Throughout her career, Tina Turner has sold more than 200 million records around the world and has received numerous awards and honors. She is considered one of the greatest artists of all time and one of the most distinctive and powerful voices in music history. In addition to her music career, Tina Turner is a domestic abuse survivor and has become an advocate for women's rights and a spokesperson against domestic violence. She has published a memoir titled "I, Tina", in which she details the challenges that plague her in her personal and professional life.
Retired from the stage since the early 2000s, Tina Turner lived a quieter life in Switzerland with her current husband, Erwin Bach, a German producer and entrepreneur who was seventeen years his junior.
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In 2013, shortly after making her marriage to Bach official, she suffered a stroke and had to learn to walk again. In 2016, she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Tina decided to pursue homeopathic treatments to control her high blood pressure, but this resulted in kidney damage and eventually kidney failure. Her chances of getting a kidney were low, and the doctors suggested that she start dialysis. At this point, she even considered suicide and applied as a Exit organization member. However, Bach offered to donate a kidney for his transplant. Thus, Turner underwent a kidney transplant surgery on April 7, 2017.
Tina had four children, but buried two of them a few years ago. Raymond Craig, his oldest son, was the first to die, aged 59, in 2018, due to suicide. In 2022, Ronald "Ronnie" Renelle Turner, who was fighting cancer, died as a result of the disease. In addition to leaving her husband, children and grandchildren, Tina leaves a great legacy for the art and formusic world.
