UNSPECIFIED – JANUARY 01: Photo of Ike & Tina TURNER and Tina TURNER; Posed portrait of Tina Turner circa 1975 (Photo by Echoes/Redferns)
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Tina Turner is dead. The legendary musician died on May 24, 2023 at the age of 83 in her adopted home of Switzerland. In an official statement, your spokesman makes it clear that fans should not hope for a public funeral service.
“Tina Turner will be buried with close friends and family during a private ceremony,” the statement said. “Please respect your family’s privacy. Further press inquiries will not be answered.”
Official cause of death unknown
Turner’s official cause of death is not yet known. However, the musician had repeatedly made headlines with bad health news. In 2013, the musician suffered a stroke. In 2016 it was announced that she had been diagnosed with colon cancer. The following year, Turner underwent a kidney transplant — her husband Erwin Bach donated a kidney to her. At that time it was said that she could beat cancer. Turner spoke openly about her illnesses at the time, including in her book “Tina Turner — My Love Story.” A few years ago, there was speculation about cancer coming back, but this has not been confirmed.
“With her music and boundless passion for life, she has 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. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family. Tina, we will miss you very much,” read another statement published on her social networks.