After music legend Tina Turner passed away yesterday, tributes are pouring in from all over the world. According to reports, the venerable singer had struggled with a number of serious health issues over the previous few years, battling cancer, a stroke, and kidney failure.
On her official Instagram page, she announced that she had passed away yesterday at the age of 83, triggering an online outpouring of sympathy. According to the social media, she “enchanted millions of fans around the world with her music and her boundless passion for life and inspired the stars of tomorrow.”.
“Today, we bid a dear friend farewell. She leaves behind her greatest creation: music. ”.
American singer Tina Turner (Image by DENIZE alain/Sygma via Getty Images) Although the singer’s passing may have seemed unexpected—nothing had previously been reported that she would soon pass away—new reports from Radar Online suggest Turner was aware of her impending demise. According to Radar, the so-called Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll made an effort to settle all estate-related issues over the past few years to prevent family disputes over the wealth she would leave behind. Turner reportedly decided to prepare her last will in 2021 after experiencing the aforementioned health issues.
View of American RandB, Rock, and Pop singer Tina Turner during an MTV interview on August 22, 1984, in New York, New York’s Teletronic Studios. The singer-songwriter, who was born in Brownsville, Texas, reportedly had an estate worth about $270 million. Before she passed away, she even sold the rights to her entire music catalog to the BMG record label for $50 million. A source reportedly said at the time, “Tine knows her time is limited and she wants to make sure her ducks are in a row for her family,” according to Radar Online. Her health has been declining for years, and she is aware that her time is running out. In fact, over the past ten years, Turner suffered a number of tragic setbacks. Before receiving a kidney transplant in 2017, she battled intestinal cancer. At the age of 59, her oldest son Craig Turner committed suicide in 2018. An emergency at his home in the San Fernando Valley caused another of her children, Ronnie, to pass away earlier this year.
“Ronnie, you left this world far too soon. I close my eyes and grieve for you, my cherished son,” Turner said.
Many well-known celebrities have paid tribute to the late singer, including Sir Mick Jagger, NBA legend Magic Johnson, and Elton John. Tina Turner, may you rest in peace. A talent whose legacy will endure for future generations, and a true icon of the music industry. Spread the word about this article on social media to honor the captivating Tina Turner!
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