Tina Turner, resilient star who sang ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ dies
Tina Turner, the yowling powerhouse who helped pioneer a high-octane brand of R&B as half of the incendiary Ike & Tina Turner duo and belted out soul-rock gems such as "Proud Mary," "River Deep, Mountain High" and "What's Love Got to Do With It," has died at 83.
Turner's death was announced by her manager, who said she died Tuesday after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to the Associated Press. Turner became a Swiss citizen a decade ago.
"Even after the countless awards, the 180 million album sales, the record-breaking tours, and unforgettable acting roles, Tina will be remembered most through the sheer joy of her music," Max Lousada, CEO of recorded music for Warner Music Group," said in a statement. "So powerful is her extraordinary, universal appeal that there is no doubt she will continue to influence generations to come. She stands as the epitome of artistic self-empowerment."
The Grammy-winning vocalist overcame an abusive marriage and decades of adversity before being fully embraced as a rock 'n' roll original who exuded a raw sensuality with her commanding yet soulful voice, million-dollar legs and striking lion's-mane hair.
"Watching Tina perform is what I call a spiritual experience," said Oprah Winfrey, who described herself as a superfan.
