MUSICAL ICON TINA TURNER DIES AT 83

Tina Turner, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Queen, has passed away at the age of 83.
Turner, is one of the most celebrates entertainers of all time. She passed away in Switzerland, after a long battle with illness, according to reports.

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‘Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, says an official statement. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.”

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A separate post on the singer’s official Instagram page tells fans that,
“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.”

The Greatest Musical Comeback of All Time

Turner and her then-husband Ike rose to prominence together before divorcing. According to Mrs. Turner, she was the victim of domestic violence | Credit: Sky News
It begins with a difficult childhood, a life of poverty and an abusive marriage. After her famously tumultuous relationship ended in 1978, she decided to take her act solo. In the 1980’s, with the help of her business manager, Australian Roger Davies, she rose to become a symbol of female empowerment and resilience.
Her only No. 1 Billboard 100 hit, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” was released in 1984, winning Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Female Vocal Performance.

Tina’s Comeback

Tina Turner’s revival is one of the most successful in the history of music. Over the course of her five-decade career, the legendary singer sold over 200 million albums. She won twelve Grammys and released a number of popular tracks, including “River Deep (Mountain High)” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It”.

Australians are likely to remember her best for the “Simply The Best” rugby league promotion, developed by former NSWRL general manager John Quayle in 1990. Turner may not have appeared to be an obvious choice for rugby league promotion. However, the “Simply The Best” enjoyed meteoric success after the famous NRL campaign which put it on the map, throughout the 1990s and beyond.

“It was really a golden era for rugby league and part of that is through Tina Turner. So she will always be remembered by fans and this weekend” says Quayle.

“She played a unique role in probably the most iconic sports marketing campaign in our history, it was inspirational and it got people thinking about rugby league differently.”

Flowing Tributes

Not long after the announcement Turner’s death, a variety of luminaries began posting tributes to her on social media. On Twitter, in particular, numerous personalities including Ciara, Magic Johnson, and Grandmaster Flash, paid tribute to the “What’s Love Got to Do with It” performer.

R.I.P Tina Turner!

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