Tina Turner has died at 83: The incredible life of the 'Queen of Rock and Roll'

Tina Turner’s backing singer said she used to wear sunglasses and use make up before shows to cover up marks from the beatings she took from her first husband Ike Turner. PP Arnold, 77, who rose to fame from the age of 17 when she started as one of the trio of Ikette singers in the Ike and Tina Revue, witnessed the aftermaths of the violence inflicted on Tina by abusive Ike before the late ‘Private Dancer’ singer got free from the relationship by divorcing him in 1978. She told People: “I saw her face swollen with a black eye, before we go on stage.

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.

Patrice Evra dressed as Tina Turner to pay tribute to the late music icon. The former Manchester United player, 42, put on a wig and circular red-tinted sunglasses to sing along to Tina’s ‘Simply the Best’ in the hope he would “make people smile” after the singer’s death was announced on 24 May after she passed away from natural causes at her Swiss compound with her second husband Erwin Bach, 67, by her side. He captioned the clip, which also featured him making a heart sign with his hands: “R.

Tina Turner’s funeral will be a “small, private affair” with few family members, her former aide has said.

Through the rollercoaster years when Tina Turner broke free from her abusive marriage and went solo to conquer the world, she could always rely on her personal assistant Eddy Hampton Armani.

Tina Turner died this past Wednesday, shocking the world. The singer and actress was a cultural icon, someone who achieved global acclaim by making music that mattered and shed a light on her personal struggles. Turner spent her last decades of life in Switzerland, acquiring a citizenship and often speaking about the perks of her new life.

Tina Turner will be laid to rest at a private funeral. Despite having legions of fans worldwide and being hero-worshipped in her adopted country of Switzerland, the ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ hitmaker’s final farewell is set to be a small affair for only family and friends. A spokesperson for the icon – dubbed the ‘Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll – confirmed to The Sun: “There will be a private funeral ceremony attended by close friends and family.

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.

 In her adoptive country, Tina Turner was more than just a swivel-hipped rock, R&B and pop superstar. She unapologetically moved to Switzerland for its discretion and calm, carrying her very public persona into a very private country. She relished her life as a Swiss citizen — and the feeling was mutual.

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.

the death of Tina Turner. The Rock n’ Roll icon was an 8-time Grammy Award winner and a total legend.

Tina Turner‘s cause of death has been revealed one day after she passed away at age 83.

Loose Women panellist and OK! columnist Judi Love has discussed Tina Turner's legacy following the singer's death as she shares what Tina meant to here.Tina Turner, who was born Anna Mae Bullock, passed away yesterday (May 24) at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. She was 83, and had been suffering a long illness, her representative said on Wednesday.

Zurich, Switzerland, according to a new report. Turner died Wednesday at the age of 83 following a bout with cancer, a stroke and kidney troubles, but her representatives confirmed to the Daily Mail that she died of natural causes.The Post has reached out to Turner’s rep for comment.On March 9, in honor of International World Kidney Day, the “What’s Love Got to Do With It” singer revealed that she put herself “in great danger” — just months before her death.“My kidneys are victims of my not realizing that my high blood pressure should have been treated with conventional medicine,” she wrote in the caption. “I have put myself in great danger by refusing to face the reality that I need daily, lifelong therapy with medication.

Tina Turner died at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday, which she and her husband Erwin Bach had purchased for $76 million (£61 million) two years prior.The beautiful estate is a whopping 260,000 square-foot, made up of ten buildings in total.The grounds boast their own pond, pool, stream and boat deck – which is ideal as their home was located next to Lake Zurich. Further details about Tina and Erwin’s beautiful home remain private, but pictures demonstrate their sprawling estate. All the buildings are painted a lovely shade of white, matching the snow capped mountains on the opposite side of the lake.

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.

Beyoncé, Diana Ross, Elton John and others have paid tribute to Tina Turner after her death. A publicist for the Simply the Best singer announced her death on Wednesday, revealing that Tina had died aged 83 in her Zurich, Switzerland home following a "long illness". Reacting to the news, Beyoncé wrote on her website, "My beloved queen.

Music legend Tina Turner passed away 'peacefully' at her home in Switzerland aged 83 yesterday following a long health battle.

Angela Bassett, 62, has paid a moving tribute to music legend Tina Turner, 30 years after playing the Queen of Rock and Roll in a biographical film about the star's often turbulent life. Tina's autobiography I, Tina, was turned into the 1993 film What's Love Got To Do With It and Angela's portrayal of the superstar earned her an Oscar nomination.