Legendary singer Tina Turner dies aged 83

Legendary singer Tina Turner has died at the age of 83 after a long illness, her spokesman said on Wednesday 24 May. One of rock music's most famous voices, Turner was famous for hits including “Proud Mary“ and “What's Love Got to Do with It“. “Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock'n Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland,“ a statement read. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.“ Watch more from Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: