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The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner, passed away this afternoon at her home in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland. John Lamparski / Getty 
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner, passed away this afternoon at her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland. John Lamparski / Getty 

“Tina, we will miss you dearly”

Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, dies at age 83.

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The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner, passed away this afternoon at the age of 83 at her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland. 

Although the exact reasons for her death are still unknown, the singer's official Facebook page has made the announcement official.

According to The Guardian, she had suffered ill health in recent years, being diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2016 and having a kidney transplant in 2017.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. 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,” says the Facebook post. 

Turner began her career in the 1950s. During the 1980s, the singer achieved fame as a pioneer of rock 'n' roll by expanding the formative participation of black women in this musical genre.

For more information about her musical career, click here

 

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