Tina Turner, who ruled as the Queen of Rock for six decades and was known for her powerful vocals and mesmerizing dancing skills, died at the age of 83. Her publicist, Bernard Doherty, confirmed the sad news, saying that the iconic singer died peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, after a protracted illness at her home near Zurich, Switzerland.
“Today, the world mourns the peaceful passing of Tina Turner, the iconic ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ at the age of 83,” her publicist said in a statement. She will be remembered as a music legend and an inspiration to many.
A private funeral service will be performed, attended by close friends and family, and we respectfully request that her family’s privacy be maintained during this sad time.”
Tina Turner has lived in Switzerland with her husband, German actor, and music producer Erwin Bach, since 1994, and she was granted Swiss citizenship in 2013. She has suffered from a number of serious health challenges in recent years, including a stroke, intestinal cancer, and total kidney failure, which necessitated an organ transplant.
Did Tina Turner have any children?
How many children did Tina Turner give birth to? Tina adopted two of Ike’s other children, Ike Turner Jr. and Michael Turner, and raised them as her own. The marriage had two biological sons, Ronald Renelle Turner and Craig Raymond Turner. Sadly, Craig Turner was discovered deceased in June 2018 at the age of 59. Her son Ronnie passed away in 2022 at age 62.