Tina Turner has died aged 83, her spokesperson has said.
“Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland,” the singer’s representative said in a statement today (May 24).
“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.”
The American music icon is best known for songs ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’, ‘The Best’ and ‘Private Dancer’.
She had suffered a number of health issues in recent years, having been diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2016. She then underwent a kidney transplant in 2017.
Turner began her career performing with her husband as the musical duo Ike & Tina Turner and rose to fame with songs like ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘River Deep, Mountain High’.
She suffered domestic abuse throughout her marriage before she left Ike in 1976 and embarked on her own solo venture.
The singer won eight Grammy Awards through her lengthy musical career, and was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 as a solo artist. She was first awarded the honour with Ike in 1991.
Tributes have already begun to pour in for the iconic musician.
Bryan Adams wrote on Twitter: “RIP @tinaturner My condolences to Erwin and Tina’s family. I’ll be forever grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends. Thank you for being the inspiration to millions of people around the world for speaking your truth and giving us the gift of your voice. It’s Only Love and that’s all.”
RIP @tinaturner My condolences to Erwin and Tina's family. I'll be forever grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends. Thank you for being the inspiration to millions of people around the world for speaking your truth and giving us the gift of… pic.twitter.com/H8erckqpr8
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) May 24, 2023
“My darling Tina Turner. I’ve been loving you so long,” Garbage wrote on Twitter. “So much to thank you for. Love you eternally. Can’t believe this awful news. Can’t believe you are gone. Sx”
Sleaford Mods shared: “RIP Tina. This video is perhaps a little obvious to mark her passing but the dance sequence between her and the two backing singers greatly influenced my tootsies back in the day. A chaotic, roughly choreographed display of unmatched beauty.”
RIP Tina. This video is perhaps a little obvious to mark her passing but the dance sequence between her and the two backing singers greatly influenced my tootsies back in the day. A chaotic, roughly choreographed display of unmatched beauty. https://t.co/4Ug609Bpbg
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) May 24, 2023
Simone Marie described Turner as “an inspiration, an incredible artist and forever loved”.
You can find more tributes for the singer below.
Dreadful news that the wonderful Tina Turner has passed away, I love her music and on stage she was wonderful.She will be sadly missed R.I.P Tina and thanks for the great music you gave us. pic.twitter.com/BlVGATteO3
— Tony Blackburn (@tonyblackburn) May 24, 2023
One of the best to ever do it Tina
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— Reverend&TheMakers (@Reverend_Makers) May 24, 2023
I was once in a taxi in Zürich and saw a woman dressed as Tina Turner – the hair, the legs, the stomp – ruling the street. "She looks like Tina Turner!" I laughed.
It was of course Tina Turner.— Danny Wallace (@dannywallace) May 24, 2023
My darling Tina Turner. I’ve been loving you so long. So much to thank you for. Love you eternally. Can’t believe this awful news. Can’t believe you are gone. Sx
— Garbage (@garbage) May 24, 2023
Icon. pic.twitter.com/Nl5T8cN0v9
— GORILLA (@thisisgorilla) May 24, 2023
RIP Tina
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— edith bowman (@edibow) May 24, 2023
Really sad to hear this. Rest in eternity Tina Turner . An inspiration, an incredible artist and forever loved . pic.twitter.com/VMWgrGAEzJ
— simone marie (@simonemarie4) May 24, 2023
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