Legendary entertainer Tina Turner has died aged 83.
According to an official statement released by her representatives on Wednesday May 24, “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich. , Swiss”.
The statement added, “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.”
A statement published on the superstar’s website instagram page bed: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she has enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow.
The statement added, “Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us her greatest work: her music. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her family. Tina, you will be sorely missed.
Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939 in Nutbush, Tennessee, United States. She rose to fame in the late 60s as the lead singer of the band Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
Tina Turner emerged as a solo artist in the early 80s with worldwide hit albums such as Private dancer, break all the rules And Foreign Affair and hit singles including What’s Love Got To Do With It, Private Dancer, We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome), Typical Male, I Don’t Wanna Fight, The Best and GoldenEye.
Turner has sold over 180 million albums, received 12 Grammy Awards, been inducted twice into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame, was the first black artist and the first female artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone , and was decorated with the Legion of Honor by the French government.
His life has been immortalized in at least three documentaries, including HBO’s 2021 production Tina. Her story was also featured in the 1993 drama film What’s love got to do with it and in the musical Tina: The Tina Turner Musical who received a Tony Award and an Olivier Award.The music industry around the world
GMB – the custodian of Tina Turner’s musical interests – today expressed her “deep sense of loss and sadness”, following the announcement of her death in Zürich at the age of 83.
“There will only ever be one Tina Turner. Her music and her life’s journey have touched so many people.
CEO Hartwig Masuch said, “There will only ever be one Tina Turner. His music and his life’s journey have touched so many people. We send our condolences to her dear manager and husband Erwin and all who loved her.
“Today is a sad day for music and for the world. We have lost one of music’s supreme talents, an icon to millions and a great human being.
Thomas Coesfeld, BMG
CEO Designate Thomas Coesfeld added: “Today is a sad day for music and for the world. We have lost one of the supreme talents in music, an icon for millions and a great human being.
“Tina Turner has made it clear to us that she wants her music and her legacy to live on. We – and her countless fans around the world – will make sure that wish is fulfilled.
GMB acquired Tina Turner’s musical interests as of October 2021, including her share in her recordings, her share as music publishing author, neighboring rights, and name, likeness, and likeness.
Tina Turner’s solo works include ten studio albums, two live albums, two soundtracks and five compilations, which together have sold over 100 million records.
Warner Music continues to be his record company.
“A global icon and trailblazer, instantly recognizable by her incredible voice and inimitable style, she was one of the biggest stars of all time.”
In a statement released today, Max Lousada, CEO, Recorded Music, Warner Music Group said: “All of us at Warner Music are deeply saddened by the passing of the one and only Tina Turner. A global icon and trailblazer, instantly recognizable for her incredible voice and inimitable style, she was one of the biggest stars of all time.
“Even after countless awards, 180 million albums sold, record-breaking tours and unforgettable acting roles, Tina will be remembered for the sheer joy of her music. Its extraordinary and universal appeal is so powerful that there is no doubt that it will continue to influence generations to come. She presents herself as the embodiment of artistic empowerment.
“We offer our heartfelt condolences to her husband Erwin Bach, family, friends and countless fans around the world.”
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