8 minutes ago! Music Queen Tina Turner dies at the age of 83. The pain is too great.
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Tributes continue to flow in honor of Tina Turner, the renowned Queen of Rock and Roll, a powerhouse vocalist, and an extraordinary stage performer. Teaming up with her husband Ike Turner, Tina achieved a remarkable streak of hit records and electrifying live shows throughout the 1960s and 70s. Despite enduring a harrowing 16-year marriage to Ike Turner, Tina's indomitable spirit prevailed, propelling her to superstardom in her 40s, defying the trajectory of her peers. Her chart-topping anthem "What's Love Got to Do With It" solidified her status as a music icon. On Tuesday, May 24th, Tina Turner peacefully passed away at the age of 83, after a prolonged illness, in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich.
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