Tina Turner's life in pictures as legendary singer dies aged 83
The performer had one of rock's most famous voices and thrilled audiences for decades with high-octane shows
Tina Turner has been described as a "unique and remarkable force of nature" following her death aged 83 - and these pictures show just what a distinctive and powerful personality she was. The singer, one of rock’s most famous voices who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, died at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday after a long illness.
Roger Davies, the singer’s manager of 30 years, paid tribute to the star, saying: “Tina was a unique and remarkable force of nature with her strength, incredible energy and immense talent. From the first day I met her in 1980, she believed in herself completely when few others did at that time.
“It was a privilege and an honour to have been a close friend as well as her manager for more than 30 years. I will miss her deeply.”
In a career spanning more than 60 years, the American-Swiss singer, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, won eight competitive Grammy Awards and has a star on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St Louis Walk of Fame. Stars including Sir Mick Jagger, Gloria Gaynor, Rick Astley, Paloma Faith and model Naomi Campbell were among the first to pay tribute to Turner, widely referred to as the Queen of Rock and Roll, following the announcement.
See pictures from across Tina Turner's long career below
Tina Turner arriving in London with her then husband and singing partner, Ike Turner, in 1971
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Tina in around 1975
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Tina with Terry Wogan and Elton John in 1985
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Tina performing live in Scotland in 1987
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