Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, dies aged 83

Legendary singer Tina Turner has died in Switzerland at the age of 83, her spokesperson has confirmed.

“Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ died peacefully today at the age of 83 at her home in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland, after a long illness,” they said in a statement.

He added: “With him, the world loses a music legend and a role model.”

The American-born star was one of rock’s greatest singers and most charismatic performers. She was known for her electric presence on stage and many hits including The Beast, Proud Mary, Private Dancer and What’s Love Got To Do With It.

She first found fame in the 1960s with the classic song River Deep, Mountain High in her repertoire with ex-husband Ike Turner.

The singer’s popularity as a solo artist waned in the 1970s, but her career was revived when she signed with Capitol Records in the 1980s. A hit cover of Al Green’s Let’s Stay Together led to the Private Dancer album in 1984 – which sold more than 10 million copies and established her as a megastar.