Do you remember What’s Love Got to Do or The Best? If you do, it must remind you of the singer of pop hits and soul classics, tina turner. The famous singer breathed her last on 24th May 2023, officially announced on her Instagram page.
How Did tina turner Die?
tina turner was suffering from more than one health issue and was also diagnosed with cancer recently. She had kidney failure and suffered from a stroke as well.
tina turner age
If you want to know what was tina turner age when she passed away, Tina died at 83.
tina turner musical
tina turner musical journey was a colourful one which started in the 60s. She began her career alongside her husband Ike with songs like River Deep, Mountain High and Proud Mary.
After getting divorced from Ike in 1978, tina turner started pursuing her music career as a solo artist. In the 1980s, he started achieving tremendous success alone.
The powerful and husky voice of Tina, accompanied by her super energetic stage performances, raised her to fame.
The Instagram post that declared her death wrote, “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow.”
The singing phenomenon was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2021. Earlier, she was established in 1991 alongside Ike in 1991. She won eight Grammy Awards too.
The Hall of Fame noted how she changed the concept of what black women can do on the stage with her powerful and versatile identity.
Today’s stars such as Rihanna, Beyonce, Janelle Monae and Janet Jackson are heavily influenced by Tina.
What Do People Close to her Say?
Tina’s manager Roger Davies said in his reaction that Tina was “a unique and remarkable force of nature with her strength, incredible energy and immense talent.” Roger was Tina’s manager for 30 years.
He added that she was a person of tremendous self-belief, and he would miss her badly.
American singer Gloria Gaynor, who began her career and received fame at the same time as Tina, noted that the latter “paved the way for many women” who wished to shine in rock music.
From Supermodel Naomi Campbell to Basketball legend Magic Johnson, Singer Ciara to Kelly Rowland, everyone paid tribute to tina turner. All of them cherished how inspiring, energetic, electrifying, gorgeous and warm she was.
Tina was recognised as a “symbol of excellence” and a style icon.
Why is tina turner So Highly Acclaimed?
Tina was born in a sharecropping family in Tennessee. She created an impact as a backing singer for the band The Kings of Rhythm, which belonged to her husband, Ike.
When Tina came in front, the couple gained commercial success with Its Gonna Work Out Fine and Fool in Love. The songs gained positions in the US charts in the 60s. Nutbush City Limits, about her birthplace, also became a hit in 1973.
But, during this time, the controlling and abusive nature of Ike started coming out in public. It was he who changed her original name Anna Mae Bullock to Tina Turner without informing her. Ike abused her like an inhuman physically and mentally.
Tina succeeded in building a prominent career as a solo singer after getting rid of Ike. She not only rebuilt her career but also became one of the most famous rock artists in the 80s-90s. Her mesmerising numbers include Steamy Windows, Let’s Stay Together, Private Dancer, I Don’t Want a Fight and Golden Eye.
Final Words
tina turner found some peace with her second husband and four children and took Swish citizenship. However, she faced a tragedy with the death of her eldest son. Talking about life, Tina said later that it was not difficult for her but an incredible journey.
