Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock n Roll', dies aged 83 in Switzerland

By The Big Magazine Staff

Tina Turnerof, style icon and one of rock's great vocalists has died aged 83, her spokesperson has confirmed.

Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock n Roll', dies aged 83 in Switzerland - Photo Credit: Richard Young x Shutterstock

In a statement, they 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 Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

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

The US-born star was one of the best-loved female rock singers, known for her on-stage presence and a string of hits including The Best, Proud Mary, Private Dancer and What's Love Got to Do With It.

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