One of the greatest vocalists and entertainers in the world, Tina Turner, has gone away. After a protracted illness, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll passed away on May 24, 2023, in her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, not far from Zurich.
“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 Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland,” said a press release from her UK representative, Bernard Doherty.
In his closing remarks, Doherty said, “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.” On Wednesday, the singer’s social media accounts also posted the tragic news of her passing.
The Grammy winner received a diagnosis of colon cancer in 2016. She underwent a kidney transplant in 2017. The name of the ailment she had been battling has remained a secret up to this point. Continue reading to learn more about Tina Turner, such as her net worth and musical career.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tina Turner, whose birth name was Anna Mae Bullock, had an estimated net worth of $250 million at the time of her death, according to a number of media reports.
Turner put in a lot of effort throughout the course of her career to establish a name for herself in the music industry. She succeeded in selling out concerts all around the world. She has left a lasting legacy.
In 1957, the native of Tennessee began her musical career as a member of Ike Turner’s Kings of Rhythm. She debuted as Tina Turner in 1960 with the duet “A Fool in Love” she sang with Ike.
The tracks “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine,” “River Deep – Mountain High,” and “Nutbush City Limits” were released. When their ferocious cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s classic single “Proud Mary” reached the Top 5, the group experienced a small measure of popularity. The song went on to win a Grammy and be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame later on.
Ike & Tina Turner Revue, a musical group, was established shortly after. In 1976, The Revue made the decision to break up. In her interviews and memoirs, domestic violence survivor Tina put light on the issue.
Turner then started her own music career. The huge hit of her music career was the tune What’s Love Got to Do With It. Better Be Good To Me, Private Dancer, I Don’t Wanna Fight, We Don’t Need Another Hero, and The Best were a few of her well-known songs.
Erwin Bach, Tina’s former spouse, is still alive. Her sons Ron and Craig Turner as well as her sister Alline Bullock predeceased the music superstar. There will be a private funeral service to remember the musician.
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