Shirley Bassey and Naomi Campbell lead tributes to Tina Turner after star's death

following the 83-year-old icon’s death on May 24.Erwin Bach made his first appearance on Wednesday in front of their villa, Château Algonquin, in Küsnacht, placing flowers in front of a memorial for his late wife, whose decadeslong career brought in tributes from fans, her friends and peers in entertainment, politicians and even royalty.The 67-year-old German music executive was dressed in all black and wore sunglasses as he tidied up the many gifts fans left in front of their longtime residence.Swiss German-language newspaper Blick reported that Bach was silent but “drawn by grief” as he “looked calmly and visibly moved at the gifts from the fans.”“He read cards with interest and carefully picked up bouquets of flowers to place them with other bouquets,” the site wrote in German.Turner died from natural causes at home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.A private funeral is planned for family and friends, according to a representative. The “Proud Mary” singer started dating music producer Bach in 1986, eight years after she ended her toxic marriage with Ike Turner.Turner knew it was “love at first sight” when she initially met Bach, she told longtime friend Oprah Winfrey in a 2013 interview.Bach proposed to the Grammy-winning “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” twice before she agreed to tie the knot.

EastEnders young mum Lola Pearce tragically died as her daughter Lexi lay beside her asleep during Wednesday night's episode. Lola passed away after a battle with an incurable brain tumour over the last few months that has seen her condition slowly worsen.Throughout her illness her now husband Jay Brown has been by her side supporting her and he is now left heartbroken at the thought of living without her. Although he hardly left Lola's side during her final hours, when he did go to the toilet, Lola took her last breath leaving Jay in tears when he returned to see his wife had died.

In April, Tina Turner gave her final interview. Some of her answers on the subject of life and death have never been seen until now, and, on reflection, seem particularly poignant since her passing. While it remains unclear if Tina knew she was terminally ill at the time, four weeks prior, on World Kidney Day in March, she revealed to fans on Instagram that she had put herself in “great danger” by not taking her 1978 hypertension diagnosis seriously.

Cher is opening up about her longtime friendship with Tina Turner and some of their final conversations together.

King Charles joined several stars in paying tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner, who passed away earlier this week.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic You can easily hear the impact of Tina Turner in the music of Yola, one of the greatest singers of our generation. But it goes far beyond any basic level of influence for this British-bred, now Nashville-based powerhouse. Before becoming a recording artist and Grammy nominee, back in her native U.K., she was a teacher and lecturer in vocal biomechanics who would instruct young singers in how to emulate Turner’s singular voice… or at least how to try. Yola spoke with Variety about Turner, who died May 24 at age 83. These are some of her thoughts, on everything from Tina’s pure technique to the unique challenges she faced as a Black stylist without parallels or filters to her place in genre-bridging musical history.

Beyoncé honored Tina Turner at her Renaissance World Tour on Friday in Paris by requesting that the 80,000 fans in attendance to scream «so she can feel your love.»The sweet tribute at a packed Stade de France comes just two days after the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll died peacefully on Wednesday at her home in Switzerland. She was 83. On that day, Bey paid tribute by releasing a statement underscoring just how much the late singer meant to her, personally and professionally.Just days later, Beyoncé got an opportunity to honor her in front of thousands, reminding the fans in attendance that there's no Beyonce without the «Proud Mary» singer.«If you're a fan of mine, you're a fan of Tina Turner, because I wouldn't be on this stage without Tina Turner,» Beyonce said in video shared on social media.

died Wednesday at the age of 83.Mourners were seen leaving flowers and lighting candles at the gates of the Grammy winner’s estate, located on Lake Zurich in the tranquil town of Küsnacht. Turner first moved into the home, known as Villa Algonquin, with her longtime love, Erwin Bach, in 1998. Due to strict Swiss laws prohibiting foreign homeownership, Turner and Bach rented the property until the singer became a citizen of the country in 2013.

Music icon Tina Turner died from natural causes, it has been confirmed.  The late singer had many health battles throughout her life and died at the age of 83 on Wednesday, 24 May, at her stunning home in Switzerland. A statement issued by her publicist at the time read: “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. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.” The American-born star had resided in the European country for several years after giving up her US citizenship in 2013.

Cher has revealed that she visited Tina Turner before her death earlier this week.Speaking to MSNBC, Cher recalled spending time with the late Turner prior to her passing, starting off by saying: “I know that everyone is very sad, but the truth is… she fought this sickness for such a long time and she was so strong as you think she would be. But I know towards the end, she told me once, she said, ‘I’m really ready. I just don’t want to put up with this anymore.’”“I started going to visit her because I thought, ‘I need to put this time into our friendship so she knows that we haven’t forgotten her,’” Cher said.“She was really happy.

Barack and Michelle Obama shared a tribute for Tina Turner, who passed away this Wednesday. She was 83. The Obamas joined millions of people who were moved by her passing, writing a statement that praised Turner’s spirit and music.

Turner's rep confirmed that she died peacefully at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, at the age of 83.In 1981, at the height of her comeback to music, following a years-long hiatus, and transition to rock n' roll, the «Proud Mary» singer spoke to ET while on the road with Rod Stewart.«I've been doing it too long to be nervous,» she quipped while speaking about possible nerves ahead of taking the stage. "… If my dress wasn't right or my shoes were wrong… everything is fine and I know the words, so I'm going to be fine.«For Turner, nothing beat the experience of live music. And if she had the chance, she would take in her own show — that's how good she was.»You can't replace what's live," she told ET.

Tina Turner, the legendary Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, with an exclusive Entertainment Tonight news special, , that will air Thursday, May 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.BET Her and VH1 will air an encore of the special Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m. ET/PT and 6 p.m.

queen of rock ‘n’ roll and her ex-husband Ike Turner’s abusive relationship in their 2013 hit, “Drunk in Love.”Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock, died at 83 on Wednesday in her Switzerland home.The news of her death led to the resurfaced lyrics of Beyoncé, 41, and Jay-Z’s song, “Drunk in Love,” perhaps the couple’s most iconic track together.“Beat the box up, like Mike in ’97, I bite,” Jay-Z, 53, raps.“I’m Ike Turner, turn up baby, no, I don’t play. Now eat the cake, Anna Mae said, ‘Eat the cake, Anna Mae.'”The “Empire State of Mind” rapper’s lyrics reference a notorious moment in the Turner’s relationship when the “Proud Mary” singer, who went by Anna Mae at the time, was in a diner with Ike and fans asked her for an autograph instead of him.Ike was displeased with the fan’s lack of interest in him, so he attacked Tina by forcing cake in her mouth, saying, “Eat the cake, Anna Mae!”When “Drunk in Love” debuted in 2013, the verse rubbed many people the wrong way, many of whom criticized the Carters for trying to profit off Tina’s abusive relationship.The Post has contacted Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s reps for comment about the lyrics.Ten years later, Turner lovers are still disgruntled by the lyrics, especially after Beyoncé shared a tribute post to her “inspiration,” Tina Turner, on Instagram and Twitter.“My beloved queen.

Cher is opening up about her relationship with Tina Turner. After Tina’s death on Wednesday at age 83, Cher called into MSNBC’s “The Beat With Ari Melber” to discuss visiting her late pal amid her illness.

Tributes have poured in for music legend Tina Turner who has died aged 83. One of rock's most famous voices, who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, the star died after a long illness. Turner passed away “peacefully" on Wednesday in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her publicist.

Tina Turner’s home has been inundated with floral tributes as fans pay homage to the pop legend following her death. The iconic singer died aged 83 at her villa in Küsnach near Zurich, Switzerland, following a long, unspecified illness, it was announced on Wednesday. Tina, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, rose to fame in a band alongside abusive ex husband Ike Turner and went on to become one of rock’s most famous voices - with classic hits including Proud Mary and The Best.

Beyoncé has released an emotional statement in tribute to the American-Swiss singer following the news on Wednesday that she had passed away after a "long illness". The 41-year-old former Destiny's Child singer, who has just embarked on her mammoth Renaissance world tour, joined other global stars in their tributes to Tina by dedicating the homepage of her website to the late Queen of Rock and Roll. The Single Ladies artist changed the main image on the site to one of her and Tina during their iconic Proud Mary performance at the 50th annual Grammy Awards in 2008, when Beyoncé was just 26 years old.

Tina Turner spoke about putting herself in “great danger” in one of her final social media posts before her death. It was announced yesterday, Wednesday 24 May, that Proud Mary singer Tina had passed away at her home in Zurich, Switzerland after a “long illness”. While more details about the cause of her passing are yet to be shared, in the weeks running up to the late 83 year old’s death, Tina had shared a poignant post on Instagram where she urged her followers to “show your kidneys love”.

The late Tina Turner was seen being supported by her pal Oprah Winfrey in the last public photographs of the legendary musical icon before her death. In snaps taken in 2019, the What's Love Got to do With It singer could be seen dressed in a glitzy outfit as she attended the Tina - The Tina Turner Musical's opening night in New York City.There, she was supported by US chat show host, Oprah, and her husband, Erwin Bach. In pictures taken outside the venue, Oprah, 69, could be seen linking a supportive arm through Tina's as they navigated the streets of New York.