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May 25, 2023

Tina Turner, International Musical Sensation and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Dies at 83
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The "Queen of rock 'n' roll" Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. Born
Anna Mae Bullock in Tennessee, she rose to fame alongside her husband
Ike Turner in the 1960s before leaving the abusive relationship and
becoming a solo artist. Turner topped the charts with hits like "What's
Love Got to Do with It," "The Best" and "Proud Mary." She won eight
Grammys throughout her career and was celebrated for her electrifying
stage performances. Like many notable Black artists, Tina Turner faced
racism in the U.S. and said she felt more at home in Europe, where she
had an even larger fanbase. She lived with her husband Erwin Bach in
Switzerland, where she passed away peacefully after a battle with
intestinal cancer.


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