Tina Turner, Music Icon, Passes Away at 83

Tina Turner’s death was announced on May 24th, with her management releasing a statement. The singer and actress was 83 years old, and leaves behind a legacy of music and art that will be remembered for ages. Since her passing, fans, and admirers have gathered outside of her home in Küsnach near Zurich, leaving flowers, mementos and grieving with other fans.

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.

Tina Turner passed away this Wednesday, at 83 years old. The beloved and game-changing woman left an immeasurable imprint in culture and music, and cultivated a fortune that’s valued at over $230 million euros. Who will inherit this estate?Tina Turner’s husband Erwin Bach: the man who loved her rightTina Turner died at 83 after a ‘long illness’Tina Turner’s biological and step children: learn about their livesWhile no information has been revealed, it’s expected that Tina’s husband, Erwin Bach, will inherit a sizeable portion of her estate.

Beyoncé paid tribute to her musical idol Tina Turner during a concert in Paris this weekend.The singer performed at the Stade de France on Friday (May 26) as part of her ‘Renaissance’ tour, where she took a moment to remember Turner, who died on Wednesday (May 24) aged 83 following a long illness.“I just want to take a second and honour Tina Turner,” Beyoncé told the crowd. “If you’re a fan of mine, you’re a fan of Tina Turner. I wouldn’t be on this stage without Tina Turner, so I want you guys to just scream, so she can feel your love.

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.

Ike and Tina Turner, is a cultural staple down under, but its origins are a bit of a mystery.The queen of rock and roll, who tragically died this week at 83 of natural causes, penned the track about her southern hometown of Nutbush, Tennessee.Upon Turner’s passing, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the 12-time Grammy winner created a “soundtrack to our lives.”Jon Stratton, an adjunct professor at the University of South Australia’s School of Creative Industries, traces the dance’s beginnings to the New South Wales education department.Educators realized dance is an effective way to teach children about the arts and get some exercise, he said.“In NSW there seemed to be some kind of committee trying to work out what kinds of dances primary school kids in particular should do as part of physical education,” he told the Aussie outlet SBS News.“What seems to have happened is that somebody devised the Nutbush along the lines of the Madison (another, slightly more complex line dance),” he continued.Its popularity quickly snowballed, captivating classrooms across the country through the ’80s and ’90s. “In terms of teaching kids, it’s innocuous,” Stratton explained, adding that the beat is “really easy” to dance to.

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.

irreplaceable.Beyoncé remembered the late Tina Turner during a “Renaissance” world tour stop Friday in the Paris area.The 41-year-old “Crazy in Love” singer told her fans: “I just want to take a second and honor Tina Turner. If you’re a fan of mine, you’re a fan of Tina Turner.”She continued: “I wouldn’t be on this stage without Tina Turner, so I want you guys to just scream, so she can feel your love.”“I feel so blessed that I was allowed to witness her brilliance,” Beyoncé concluded.

One might find it hard to believe that the late great Tina Turner and ex Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy have much in common other than their passion for music and vocal ability. But fans of either hitmaker have been left blown away after making the startling discovery that former X Factor hitmaker Cheryl is one of the six individuals that "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" Tina - who passed away earlier this week aged 83 - follows on Instagram.

according to TMZ. By around 10 a.m. on Thursday morning, Turner’s iconic “What’s Love Got to Do with It” saw a 230,575% boost in sales on Amazon’s Movers & Shakers Singles Chart.  “Private Dancer” was up 280,327%, “We Don’t Need Another Hero” up 210,909%, and “The Best” was 62,425%, TMZ reported.Her albums saw a similar jump on Amazon: “Tina (Live)” blew up by 297,322%, “Private Dancer” by 273,528%, and “Break Every Rule” was up 140,825%.On competitor Apple’s iTunes, Turner’s decades-old songs “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Proud Mary,” and “Better Be Good to Me” pushed their way to the top of the singles charts.The Queen of Rock and Roll’s hits were also trending on Spotify.Turner’s death was announced on her Instagram page on Wednesday.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner.

Cher is looking back at her longtime friendship with Tina Turner, following sad news about her death at 83 after a series of health struggles. The two stars were known for maintaining their relationship over the years, since the early days of their careers. During a recent interview on ‘The Beat With Ari Melber,’ Cher shared some details about their last years together.

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.

Beyoncé might be one of Tina Turner’s biggest fans; following the news of her passing, the singer and actress shared a beautiful post on her website to remember her “beloved queen.” “My beloved queen, I love you endlessly,” Beyoncé began. “I’m so grateful for your inspiration and all the ways you have paved the way.”“You are strength and resilience,“ she continued. ”You are the epitome of power and passion.

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.

This Morning viewers found themselves cracking the same remark as they watched the show's tribute to Tina Turner. The music icon, who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, passed away after a long illness, her publicist Bernard Doherty confirmed on Wednesday (May 24).

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.

London this evening where a performance of the Tina Turner Musical was ending - as fans came to terms with her death. The iconic singer died at her home in Küsnach near Zurich, Switzerland, today at the age of 83 following a long, unspecified illness.  Her representatives confirmed her death, saying: 'With her the world loses a music legend and role model.

Tina Turner seemed to have a certain fondness for rock star David Bowie – and reportedly even credited him for helping her career at one low point. On Wednesday, it was announced that the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” had died at the age of 83 in Switzerland, where she had been living for a number of years.The iconic performer was well-known for her hit-making songs like “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and she sold more than 100 million records worldwide throughout her career.However, despite her tremendous success as an artist, there was a time when Tina faced extraordinary personal hardship, as she suffered abuse at the hands of her onetime-husband, Ike Turner.After they divorced in 1976, she was dropped by her record label, Capitol Records, reported People – but she divulged that it was Bowie who actually helped her get back into the industry after taking some time off from recording music.