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Tina Turner has died at the age of 83.
She rose to fame with her musical partner (and later husband) Ike Turner on songs including “Proud Mary”, writes Alice Wanja
Iconic vocalist Tina Turner, widely recognized as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83.
She had been battling an illness at her residence in Küsnacht, Switzerland.
In a statement, Bernard Doherty, her spokesperson in the U.K., expressed the loss of a music legend and a role model to the world.
Born as Ann Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, Turner rose to prominence in the late 1960s as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, a group she formed alongside her husband, Ike Turner.
Her debut record, “A Fool in Love,” was released in July 1960.
With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,
Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family.
Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
reads a post on her Instagram page
Her family said in a statement that the “Queen of Rock & Roll” “died peacefully” after a “long illness,” according to Rolling Stone.
Tina Turner had a prolific discography spanning several decades.
Here are some notable albums from her career:
- “Private Dancer” (1984)
- “Break Every Rule” (1986)
- “Foreign Affair” (1989)
- “Wildest Dreams” (1996)
- “Twenty Four Seven” (1999)
These albums feature some of her biggest hits, including “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Simply the Best,” “We Don’t Need Another Hero,” and “Proud Mary.”
Tina Turner’s discography also includes live albums, compilation albums, and collaborative works.
