The legendary singer died Tuesday after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.
A statement confirming the singer’s death was also posted to her official Instagram.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” reads the caption.
Tina Turner in 1999.Stephane Ruet/Sygma/Getty
Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music.
All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family.
Tina, we will miss you dearly.
Tina Turner.Bill Marino/Sygma/Getty
While only 17, she started singing for Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm.
The pair’s professional relationship turned personal, and in 1962 they married in Tijuana.
After a bloody beating, Tina fled and filed for divorce in 1976.
Overseas, the hits kept on coming, including “GoldenEye,” the U2-penned 1995 James Bond theme.
“I want my gift to become a gift for others.
I believe there’s another truth.
Dancing and singing is all good, but the ultimate gift is to change people’s minds.
What else is there?”
“The funny thing is he felt it too.
I never gave any thought to the words ‘love at first sight’ before.
But it happened to me on that day, with that man.
You know, sex wasn’t important to me.
I could live without it.
But there was something about Erwin that made me want to get close to him.
Childhood, never loved.
Other men, never loved.
My whole life, never really loved.
I needed to feel that Erwin loved me.
And if I had to make the first move, I was willing to do it!”
I was ready to retire long before I got sick.
I’ve always had good timing.
I didn’t want people to come to a show and think that I used to be great.
‘Leave the party before it’s over,’ I like to say."
[Laughs] And it was the craziest…
But, they’re besties.
And I was terrified.
So, it was just so sweet to see her so happy in that moment."
“Ronnie, you left the world far too early.
In sorrow I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son.”
