Tina Turner Singer Tina Turner is photographed in her dressing room backstage ahead of her show at New York's Radio City Music Hall in New York, 12th July 1993. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
By Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Iconic singer Tina Turner has died, according to her representatives. She was 83 years old.
In a statement obtained by Sky News, a spokesperson for the music legend said she “died peacefully 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 statement said.
Turner’s representatives confirmed her death in a post on her official Facebook page.
“With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” the statement read.
Turner, who was known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” rose to fame in the 1960s alongside her former husband, Ike Turner, and earned further acclaim after their split in 1978. Tina Turner was open about the abuse she suffered at Ike Turner’s hands, describing repeated trips to the emergency room prompted by the attacks, Reuters reported.
In 2010, Rolling Stone magazine named Tina Turner as one of the 100 greatest artists of all time.
“Tina’s story is not one of victimhood but one of incredible triumph,” singer Janet Jackson wrote in a tribute published by Rolling Stone.
“Tina has the ability to dream, get out, get over and get on with it. She’s transformed herself into an international sensation — an elegant powerhouse. But wherever she may be, whether it’s in Spain, Asia or Egypt, she’s never forgotten her humble beginnings. Tina Turner knows who she is, and to this day, she remains one of the true greats.”
Over the course of her decadeslong career, Turner became one of the best-selling artists of all time, with millions of records sold. She earned a dozen Grammy Awards — including a Lifetime Achievement Award and three Hall of Fame awards — and crooned out classics like 1971′s “Proud Mary,” 1984′s “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and “Private Dancer,” 1985′s “We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)” and 1993′s “I Don’t Wanna Fight.”
Born Ana Mae Bullock in Brownsville, Tennessee on Nov. 26, 1939, Turner moved to Switzerland in the mid-1990s and became a citizen of the country in 2013 after marrying her longtime boyfriend, German music producer Erwin Bach, according to The Washington Post.
Turner’s eldest son, Craig Raymond Turner, died in July 2018 at the age of 59. Her younger son, Ronnie Turner, died late last year at the age of 62.
Tina Turner is survived by Bach and two of Ike Turner’s sons, Ike Turner Jr. and Michael Turner, who she had adopted, The Guardian reported.
Tina Turner Tina Turner performs on stage at Ahoy, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 4th November 1990. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns) (Foto Rob Verhorst/Redferns)
Tina Turner UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Ike & Tina TURNER and Tina TURNER; Posed portrait of Tina Turner circa 1975 (Photo by Echoes/Redferns) (Echoes/Redferns)
Tina Turner LONDON - 1989: Singers Tina Turner and David Bowie backstage at the Birmingham NEC. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Tina Turner American singer Tina Turner is joined onstage by Elton John, on one of four nights at Wembley Arena, London, during her Private Dancer Tour, 14th-17th March 1985. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) (Michael Putland/Getty Images)
Tina Turner 1964: Tina Turner of the husband-and-wife R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner poses for a portrait in 1964. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Michael Ochs Archives)
Tina Turner American R&B and Pop singer Tina Turner performs onstage at the United Center, Chicago, Illinois, October 1, 2000. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) (Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
Tina Turner Singers Elton John and Tina Turner perform at the Prince's Trust 10th Anniversary Rock Gala at Wembley Arena, London, 23rd June 1986. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Tina Turner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - 1988: Singer Tina Turner backstage in Rio de Janeiro in 1988. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Tina Turner American music duo Tina Turner and Ike Turner (1931-2007) on left playing Fender Stratocaster guitar, of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue perform live on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on 24th October 1975. David Redfern Premium Collection. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) (David Redfern/Redferns)
Tina Turner 25th November 1969: Studio portrait of American rock singer Tina Turner, wearing a dark crocheted mini-dress, looking up and snapping her fingers while singing, New York City. (Photo by Jack Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Jack Robinson/Getty Images)
Tina Turner 25th November 1969: Full-length studio portrait of American rock singer Tina Turner, wearing a dark crocheted mini-dress, holding one hand above her head and the other one in front of her while dancing, New York City. (Photo by Jack Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Jack Robinson/Getty Images)
Tina Turner Full-length studio portrait of American rock singer Tina Turner, wearing a dark crocheted mini-dress, while looking down and stretching her arms out to the side, New York, New York, November 25, 1969. (Photo by Jack Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Jack Robinson/Getty Images)
Tina Turner LONDON - 1990: Singer Tina Turner performs live on stage at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Tina Turner American singer Tina Turner of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue performs on stage wearing sunglasses during recording of the Associated Rediffusion Television pop music television show Ready Steady Go! at Wembley Television Studios in London in September 1966. The show would be broadcast on ITV on 30th September 1966. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) (David Redfern/Redferns)
Tina Turner NEW YORK, NY - CIRCA 1985: Tina Turner with Cher circa 1985 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Platzer/IMAGES/Getty Images) (Robin Platzer/IMAGES/Getty Images)
Tina Turner Singer Tina Turner is photographed in her dressing room backstage ahead of her show at New York's Radio City Music Hall in New York, 12th July 1993. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Tina Turner DETROIT - AUGUST 28: American-Swiss singer and actress, Tina Turner performs at the Joe Louis Arena during her "Private Dancer Tour" on August 18, 1985, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Ross Marino/Getty Images) (Icon and Image/Getty Images)
Tina Turner Diana, Princess of Wales (1961 - 1997) meets singers Paul Young and Tina Turner backstage at a Prince's Trust charity rock concert at Wembley, June 1986. Diana is wearing a Jasper Conran suit. (Photo by Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images) (Richard Davis/Getty Images)
Tina Turner American R&B and Pop singer Tina Turner performs onstage at the Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, September 12, 1987. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) (Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
Tina Turner NEW YORK, NY - CIRCA 1980s: Tina Turner and guests circa 1980s in New York City. (Photo by Robin Platzer/IMAGES/Getty Images) (Robin Platzer/IMAGES/Getty Images)
Tina Turner UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1985: Lionel Richie performs with Tina Turner circa 1985. (Photo by Jerry Wachter/IMAGES/Getty Images) (Jerry Wachter/IMAGES/Getty Images)
Tina Turner Tina Turner recording at her studio Bolic Sound with "The Ikettes" on March 5, 1972 in Los Angeles, Califonia. (Photo by Richard Nairin/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Tina Turner American singer Tina Turner, Rome, Italy, 1989. (Photo by Luciano Viti/Getty Images) (Luciano Viti/Getty Images)
Tina Turner American music duo Tina Turner and Ike Turner (1931-2007) of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue attend a press interview in London in October 1975. Ike and Tina Turner are due to play one date at the Hammersmith Odeon in London on 24th October. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) (David Redfern/Redferns)
Tina Turner Musicians (L-R) Phil Collins, Tina Turner and Mark Knopfler at an event to honor Princess Michael of Kent, England, July 8th 1986. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Tina Turner Singer Tina Turner is photographed in her dressing room backstage ahead of her show at New York's Radio City Music Hall in New York, 12th July 1993. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Tina Turner American R&B and Pop singer Tina Turner performs onstage at the Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, September 12, 1987. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) (Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
Tina Turner LONDON - JUNE 20: Paul McCartney and Tina Turner performing on stage at The Prince's Trust 10th Birthday Party at Wembley Arena, London, United Kingdom on 20th June 1986. Behind them from left to right are: Mark King, Paul Young, Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi. (Photo by Brian Cooke/Redferns) (Brian Cooke/Redferns)
Tina Turner American singer Tina Turner performing live on stage with Ike Turner (behind) and the Ikettes in London, 28th October 1975. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) (Michael Putland/Getty Images)
Tina Turner Tina Turner, Vorst Nationaal, Brussels, Belgium, 16th April 1985. (Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images) (gie Knaeps/Getty Images)
Tina Turner American singer, Tina Turner posing in a winged-costume, Los Angeles, California, 1977. (Photo by Harry Langdon/Getty Images) (Harry Langdon/Getty Images)
Tina Turner Los Angeles - CIRCA 1985: Singer Tina Turner poses for a portrait circa 1985 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images) (Aaron Rapoport/Getty Images)
Tina Turner ARNHEM, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 21: Tina Turner performs on stage at the Gelredome on March 21st, 2009 in Arnhem, Netherlands. (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns) (Foto Rob Verhorst/Redferns)
Tina Turner PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 03: Singer Tina Turner attends the Giorgio Armani Prive Haute Couture Fall Winter 2018/2019 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 3, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images) (Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images)
Tina Turner HAMBURG, GERMANY - MARCH 03: Tina Turner during the premiere of the musical 'Tina - Das Tina Turner Musical' at Stage Operettenhaus on March 3, 2019 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Franziska Krug/Getty Images) (Franziska Krug/Getty Images)