Tina Turner Cause of Death, Revealed; Fellow Celebrities Mourn
The legendary Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner, has passed away after a long battle with illness. She died in her home in Kusnacht, Switzerland. She was 83.
Her UK-based spokesperson, Bernard Doherty, released a statement, saying, "With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model."
The music icon was previously diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2016. She also underwent a kidney transplant in 2017, according to Deadline. However, this was not her cause of death.
Before she passed away, the legendary singer had a stroke and then also had kidney failure. These were Tina Turner's cause of death.
Tina Turner's Legendary Musical Career
Tina Turner has one of the most stellar careers of any performer in the entire entertainment industry, from hit singles to concerts, TV, film, and Broadway. She was a true multimedia star but is best remembered for her music.
She debuted under the name Tina Turner in 1960, but before that, she was a member of Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm in 1957. This would lead to some of her biggest hits, including "It's Gonna Work Out Fine", "River Deep - Mountain High," and "Nutbush City Limits."
She was with Ike until 1976 and admitted that she was a survivor of domestic abuse. After the split, she struggled a bit until the release of her fifth solo album "Private Dancer," which revitalized her career.
Its lead single "Let's Stay Together" was a huge success, but her second single from the album, "What's Love Got to Do With It," was her most iconic song yet, spending three weeks at #1 in the US. It would also score her Grammys for Record and Song of the Year.
The music icon would be nominated for a Grammy award a total of 28 times, winning nine of them. The album itself spent 11 weeks at #3, behind Prince's "Purple Rain" and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's "Born in the USA" albums.
She would make her acting debut in 1985 with "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" with her memorable performance as Aunty Entity, the ruthless leader of Bartertown. She made the film very memorable and her line, "Welcome to another edition of Thunderdome!" became quite iconic and synonymous with the film.
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Celebrities React to Tina Turner's Death
Tina Turner was an icon, and her passing left a huge hole in the entertainment industry. Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of The Recording Academy, told The Hollywood Reporter that "Tina Turner was an icon and a trailblazer who broke barriers for women on and off the stage throughout her incredible career."
Celebrities reacted to her death with tributes all over social media:
Tina Turner was an icon, whom we loved for her voice, her dancing, and her spirit. As we honor her, let’s also reflect on her resilience, and think about all the greatness that can follow our darkest days. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, Tina. You’re simply the best. pic.twitter.com/CZyaItp4Cb
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) May 24, 2023
I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 24, 2023
She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer. She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her. pic.twitter.com/TkG5VrdxXO
Tina Turner was iconic, talented, and fierce. What a journey. What a life, filled with great highs and great lows. She left an abusive marriage. She found love again. She made her way in this world, selling millions of albums. She became a mother, she experienced terrible… pic.twitter.com/Es5fKZMGZL
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) May 24, 2023
I’ll never forget this day at the Legends Ball when I met Tina Turner! She rearranged me with her conversation, her spirit, her depth of character, her grace and most of all her ability to be ordinary and a LEGEND at the time!
— Halle Berry (@halleberry) May 24, 2023
The world will be missing one bright light tonight! pic.twitter.com/OptXbb7Kgb
Tina Turner The Queen Of Rock & Roll
The foundation and trendsetter.
The Strength Heart and Soul.
The Catalyst Of Women Empowerment #RIPTinaTurner 🕊️🕊️🕊️❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/ZvFe9rO3rs— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) May 24, 2023
Tina Turner: Simply the best.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 24, 2023
A true legend has passed. Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. She was our River Deep and our Mountain High, the Private Dancer in our hearts. She showed us that love really does has everything to do with it, and that we really did need another hero. And she was it. Rest now,…
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) May 24, 2023
The words legendary, iconic, diva, and superstar are often overused and yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more - an incredible performer, musician and trailblazer. To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere. Her music will continue to… pic.twitter.com/ur7djmFHnW
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 24, 2023
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Written by: Rick Martin
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