Legendary rock diva Tina Turner dies at 83

The world has lost a musical legend. tina turner, the queen of rock and roll, has died, ET has confirmed. She is 83 years old.

In a statement to ET, a representative for the singer said Turner passed away peacefully on Wednesday after a long illness at her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland. Turner’s verified Instagram account also posted a statement confirming the tragic news.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and unbridled zest for life, she captivated millions of fans around the world and inspired rising stars,” stated in the statement. “Today we bid farewell to a dear friend who bequeathed us some of her greatest work – her music. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to her family. We will miss you dearly, Tina .”

anna may bullock was born idol performer She started her own business after moving to St. Louis at age 16. It was there that she dabbled in the music industry and met her future husband, Ike Turner. When Tina’s recording of “Fools in Love” became an instant hit, Ike changed her name to Tina Turner and became the lead singer of the Ike and Tina Turner cabaret.

Tina and Ike, who married in 1962, enjoyed great success together, releasing such hits as “Proud Mary” and “Get Back.” But throughout their relationship, Ike was physically abusive to his wife, and Tina once claimed he broke her jaw. He took control of their finances and trademarked Tina so she couldn’t get her own income.

Tina eventually filed for divorce in 1976, choosing not to fight over any of the assets they had accumulated together, except for the rights to her stage name. After she signed with Capitol Records, she went on to release many popular hits, including her iconic 1984 album, private dancer. The single “What’s Love Got to Do with It” won the 1985 Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Tina has released nine full-length studio albums and has won eight Grammy Awards, three Grammy Hall of Fame Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She headlined the Super Bowl halftime show, was honored by the Kennedy Center for her contributions to culture, and was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — first with Ike in 1991 and the second It’s in 2021, a few weeks before her 82nd birthday.

“Two-time inductee Tina Turner worked hard to reimagine the role of black women in rock and roll—a role firmly front and center. During her time with the duo Ike and Tina Turner (inducted in 1991), Her electric stage presence forever raised the bar for live performance,” a statement from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame read. “Their hits ‘River Deep–Mountain High’ and ‘Proud Mary’ live on to this day. But the rock diva’s solo career (for which she’s re-inducted in 2021) and her courageous work in books, movies and Broadway musicals to share her life story. There’s nothing her deep, sonorous voice can’t do, as she demonstrates on her singles “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and “Private Dancer.” ‘”