BREAKING: Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock n Roll', dies aged 83

BREAKING: Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock n Roll’, dies aged 83 Photos: Tina Turner/Twitter

BREAKING: Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock n Roll’, dies aged 83

BREAKING NEWS just in. Tina Turner – one of rock’s great vocalists and most charismatic performers – has died aged 83.

BREAKING: Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock n Roll', dies aged 83

BREAKING: Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock n Roll’, dies aged 83 Photos: Tina Turner/Twitter

Tina Turner – one of rock’s great vocalists and most charismatic performers – has died aged 83.

BREAKING NEWS JUST IN- TINA TUNER HAS DIED

According to a report by Sky News, her spokesperson confirmed the news on Wednesday evening in a statement.

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“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.”

Tina Turner spokesperson
BREAKING: Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock n Roll', dies aged 83
BREAKING: Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock n Roll’, dies aged 83 Photo: Twitter/TinaTurner

SHE DIED PEACEFULLY ON WEDNESDAY AT THE AGE OF 83

Tina, the US-born star was one of the best-loved female rock singers.

She was known for her on-stage presence and a string of hits, including The Best, Proud Mary, Private Dancer and What’s Love Got to Do With It.

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TRIBUTES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD POURED IN

An accompanying statement on the singer’s social media pages read: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. 

‘With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. 

‘Today, we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. 

‘All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.’ 

Statement

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TINA WAS BORN IN 1939 IN BROWNSVILLE

Tina was born in 1939 in Brownsville, Tennessee. 

She rose to fame as part of the Ike and Tina Turner duo in the 70s before launching a solo career that is among the most successful of any female performer in history. 

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Dubbed the Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll, she is survived by two adult sons and her husband Erwin Bach. The pair married in 2013 after years of friendship.