KUSNACHT, SWITZERLAND: The funeral arrangements for the late iconic singer Tina Turner have been announced. The renowned artist, real name Anna Mae Bullock and famously known as the "Best" songstress, sadly passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. She breathed her last at her residence in Kusnacht, Switzerland.
A spokesperson for the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll has confirmed that she passed away "peacefully", adding, "With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model. With her music and her inexhaustible vitality, Tina Turner thrilled millions of fans and inspired many artists of subsequent generations." Amidst the grief of fans mourning the loss of the iconic singer, her representatives have now revealed the specifics of her funeral arrangements.
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'There will be a private funeral ceremony'
In an official statement, Turner's spokesperson disclosed that the funeral service would be an intimate and private affair, with attendance limited to her immediate family members and close friends. They said, "There will be a private funeral ceremony attended by close friends and family," per Mirror.
Tina Turner's health woes
The renowned artist, known for hits like 'What's Love Got To Do With It' confronted numerous health challenges during the height of her career. Turner courageously shared her experiences of enduring a stroke, battling cancer, and facing kidney failure, which necessitated a life-saving transplant in 2017. In a recent documentary about her life, Turner revealed that her health struggles were so severe that she contemplated ending her life until her husband, Erwin, selflessly donated one of his kidneys. Additionally, she carried the burden of post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from the domestic abuse she endured during her first marriage to Ike Turner.
Adding to her sorrow, Turner experienced another heartbreaking loss as she tragically lost a second child shortly before her own passing. Her son Ronnie, aged 62, was discovered deceased outside his residence in Los Angeles. His untimely demise, occurring in December, was marked by difficulties in breathing, and he was found unresponsive by neighbors. This devastating event added to the series of tragic life events that the singer had already endured. In 2018, she experienced the devastating loss of her other son, Craig, who tragically took his own life.
