The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner dies at 83

Legendary singer Tina Turner has died after a “long illness,” her family said in a statement on Wednesday. She was 83.

 

She was known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Turner’s mega-hits include “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “The Best.”

 

She began her career as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue with her ex-husband before becoming a solo performer.

 

Tina and Oprah

Tina and Angela

Tributes have poured in from the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Angela Bassett and Mick Jagger.

 

Tina Turner at a Live Show

Tina and her Husband Ike

Obamas call Tina Turner "a star whose light will never fade"

 

Biden calls Tina Turner "a once-in-a-generation talent”

 

Flowers were placed on Turner's Hollywood Walk of Fame star