The legendary and iconicTina Turnerhas died at the age of 83 in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her spokesman has said. Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure.
Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on July 25, 2025, in Nutbush, Tennessee, USA. She became famous in the late 60s as the singer of the bandIke& Tina Turner Revue, but later she became successful worldwide as a solo artist, but also gained considerable success as a performer on-screen too.
After divorcing Ike, she rebuilt her career as a solo artist and became one of the world’s biggest stars, releasing hits such as “Let’s Stay Together,” “Steamy Windows,” “Private Dancer,” theJames Bondtheme “GoldenEye,” “I Don’t Wanna Fight,” and “It Takes Two,” a duet withRod Stewart. She was the recipient of 12 Grammy Awards, and was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - once with Ike Turner, whom she divorced in 1978 after sustained domestic abuse, and as a solo artist in 2021.
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Tina Turner Did More Than Just Sing
She made her acting debut inTommy, the fantasy drama film fromKen Russell,alongsideRoger Daltrey, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Elton John, and Jack Nicholson.She also memorably appeared inMad Max Beyond ThunderdomealongsideMel Gibsonin 1985, andLast Action Herofrom 1993, withArnold Schwarzenegger.
Her last on-screen appearance came in 2021’s docmentary, entitledTina, which was produced and released by HBO. The film received universal acclaim from critics, and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards. Her influence on modern music could not be overstated, with the likes ofBeyoncé, RihannaandJanet Jacksonall speaking of their admiration for the iconic singer.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the Turner family said:
“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 Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model. There will be a private funeral ceremony attended by close friends and family. Please respect the privacy of her family at this difficult time.”
you may see the trailer forTina, which is available to stream now on Max, down below, and celebrate the life of the late Tina Turner.
