by Mitchelle Uzorka
The Singer famous for hits including We Don’t need Another Hero and What’s Love Got to Do With It died at home in Switzerland after long illness.
Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure.
Her death was announced on her official Instagram page with the Caption
“With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” the post said.
“Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music.”
The 83year old survived by two of her four sons – two preceded her in death – and her husband, Erwin Bach.
Born Anna-Mae Bullock in 1939 in Brownsville, Tennessee, to Zelma and Floyd Bullock, Turner overcame a turbulent childhood and abusive marriage to become a musical sensation and legendary performer.
Turner won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 as a solo artist, having first been inducted alongside Ike Turner in 1991.
