Tina Turner, who ruled as the Queen of Rock for six decades and was renowned for her powerful vocals and seductive dancing skills, has died at the age of 83. Her publicist, Bernard Doherty, confirmed the sad news, saying that the iconic singer passed away peacefully on May 24 at her home outside of Zurich, Switzerland, following a protracted illness.
“Today, the world mourns the peaceful passing of Tina Turner, the iconic ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ at the age of 83,” read the statement issued by her spokesperson. She will be regarded as a legend of music and an inspiration.
We humbly ask that her family’s privacy be maintained during this sad time. A private funeral service will be performed, attended only by close friends and family.
With her husband, the German actor and music producer Erwin Bach, Tina Turner had lived in Switzerland since 1994. In 2013, she was granted Swiss citizenship. She experienced a number of serious health problems in recent years, including a stroke, intestinal cancer, and complete kidney failure that required an organ transplant.
How many times did Tina Turner marry?
In her lifetime, Tina Turner was married twice: once to Ike Turner and once to Erwin Bach. Although Tina and Erwin started dating in 1986, they only wed in 2013. As of May 24, 2023, Tina was 83 years old.
How old was Tina Turner when she met her last husband?
Turner and Bach’s first encounter is straight out of a romantic comedy. Turner, a 47-year-old international megastar, was to be picked up at the airport by Bach, a 30-year-old music executive with EMI, before a show.