Tina Turner news LIVE: Updates and tributes after star's death

Tina Turner news LIVE: Latest updates and tributes after Queen of Rock and Roll’s death aged 83

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  • The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll was famed for hits like Proud Mary and The Best

Follow along for DailyMail.com’s coverage as tributes continue to flood in following the death of seminal icon Tina Turner aged 83. The What’s Love Got To Do With It Star died ‘peacefully’ on Wednesday in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, following a lengthy battle with an unknown illness.

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Presidents from Clinton to Biden join the chorus of tributes to ‘once-in a generation talent’

Joe Biden and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined those paying tribute to the Proud Mary hitmaker, dubbing the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll a ‘once-in-a-generation talent’.

Biden hailed Turner’s ‘remarkable’ personal strength, adding that she had ‘changed American music forever’.

President Joe Biden released a statement after the death of Tina Turner at age 83.

‘Before she was the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner was a farmer’s daughter in Tennessee. As a child, she sang in the church choir before becoming one of the most successful recording artists of all time.

‘With 12 Grammy Awards, she was the only woman to win in the pop, rock, and R&B categories, a signal of her versatility, creativity, and broad appeal. Millions flocked to her concerts. Her high-octane dance performances were legendary. And her iconic hits – including “Proud Mary,” “The Best,” “What’s Love Got to Do with It” – continue to be treasured, and sung at full volume, by generations of fans.

‘In addition to being a once-in-a-generation talent that changed American music forever, Tina’s personal strength was remarkable. Overcoming adversity, and even abuse, she built a career for the ages and a life and legacy that were entirely hers.

‘Jill and I send our love and prayers to her husband Erwin, the rest of the Turner family, and fans around the world who are mourning today for the woman they agree was “simply the best.”’

Tina Turner’s family issued a statement yesterday following her passing

Multiple Grammy-award winner Turner, famous for hits including The Best and What’s Love Got To Do With It, died ‘peacefully’ on Wednesday at the age of 83, her family announced yesterday.

‘It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,’ surviving relatives confirmed through a statement.

‘With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow.

‘Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.’


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