She passed away serenely at her residence in Kusnacht, located near Zurich in Switzerland, following an extended period of illness.
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Tina Turner was an iconic singer, renowned for her famous hits and classics like What’s Love Got to do with it, Simple The Best, and many more engaging pop, rock, funk, and R&B blends. She had a powerful and extraordinary voice, which made her unique and loved in her way.
Her career took off in the 1950s and has been unstoppable since then. She made it to the top in the 1960s, performing with her husband Ike Turner in songs like Mountain High, Proud Mary, River Deep, although she had a violent relationship with him. She got divorced in 1978 and, her career upturned in the 1980s being a solo singer.Â
Over the years, Turner faced numerous health challenges, including cancer, a stroke, and kidney failure. Her team declared her dead on her social media accounts.Â
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The defining decade of Tina Turner
The 1980s proved a defining decade in Tina Turner’s illustrious career as the revered “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” This era witnessed an array of remarkable accomplishments for her. During this period, Turner secured six out of her eight Grammy Awards and achieved a remarkable-feat of twelve songs entering the Top 40 charts. Chart-topping hits like Typical Male, The Best, Private Dancer, and Better Be Good to Me solidified her position as a music industry powerhouse. One notable highlight was her awe-inspiring concert in Rio de Janeiro in 1988, where an astonishing 180,000 fans gathered, setting a monumental record for a solo performer.
Having triumphed over her tumultuous marriage to Ike Turner, Tina fearlessly addressed the violence she endured during their personal and professional relationship. Despite the challenges, she emerged as an emblem of victory, earning accolades from singer Janet Jackson, who commended her transformation into a global sensation and an epitome of elegance.
In a surprising departure, Turner showcased her versatility by embracing a fictional role as a formidable leader in the film “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” alongside Mel Gibson in 1985.
While many of her chart-topping hits were penned by other songwriters, Tina Turner infused them with her distinctive vocal range, characterized by music critic Jon Pareles as an enchanting and distinctive instrument.
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Tributes
President Joe Biden expressed his condolences and paid tribute to Tina Turner, acknowledging her origins as a farmer’s daughter in Tennessee and her transformation into a groundbreaking Queen of Rock and Roll.
He praised her remarkable success as a recording artist, with 12 Grammy Awards across multiple genres, and her enduring popularity among millions of fans captivated by her electrifying performances and iconic hits.
President Biden also highlighted Turner’s resilience in overcoming adversity and abuse to forge an extraordinary career and leave a lasting legacy. He extended his love and prayers to her husband, Erwin Bach, family, and grieving fans worldwide.
Celebrities, including Barack Obama, Mick Jagger, and Dionne Warwick, shared heartfelt messages, underscoring Turner’s talent, influence, and impact on the music industry.
Tina Turner retired in 2000 but cameback in 2008 at the Grammy Awards, where she was seen performing next to Beyonce. She went on a final tour, celebrating her 50-year career. In a 2019 interview, Turner expressed her decision to end her musical journey due to exhaustion and the constant pursuit of bringing happiness to others.
