Tina Turner (83) dies

Singer Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, has died at the age of 83 in her home in Switzerland

Turner was one of the great female rock singers, known for her electric on-stage presence and a string of hits including ‘The Best’, ‘Proud Mary’, ‘Private Dancer’ and ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It’.

In a statement, her spokesperson said: “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zürich, Switzerland.”

She first found fame in the 1960s alongside ex-husband Ike Turner, with the classic song ‘River Deep, Mountain High’ among their repertoire.

The domestic abuse Ike subjected her to – and her long struggle to get break free – was documented in a 1993 Hollywood movie starring Angela Bassett, which won three Oscars.

Turner’s life story was also immortalised in a popular West End show that is still running.

Tina Turner won 8 Grammys from 25 nominations, and also received 3 Grammy Hall of Fame Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, giving her a total of 12 Grammys.

“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.”