The funeral arrangements for the late legendary singer Tina Turner have been announced following her tragic passing at the age of 83.
When is Tina Turner funeral? – Here’s what we know
Known as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Turner, whose real name was Anna Mae Bullock, died at her residence in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, after a prolonged illness.
In a statement, Turner’s spokesperson confirmed her peaceful passing and acknowledged her status as a music icon and role model, whose catalogue and unwavering vitality enthralled millions of fans and inspired generations of artists.
The news of her death prompted an outpouring of tributes from renowned personalities worldwide, with Naomi Campbell and Magic Johnson among those offering heartfelt messages to honour the beloved icon.
As fans mourn the loss of the iconic River Deep – Mountain High singer, her representatives have released details regarding her funeral plans.
The spokesperson disclosed that the funeral ceremony would be an intimate and private affair, attended exclusively by Tina’s close relatives and friends.
An official announcement was made on Tina Turner’s Instagram account to inform her fans about her passing. The statement expressed profound sadness over her departure and acknowledged her profound impact on the world through her music.
It conveyed heartfelt condolences to her family while recognising her music as her enduring legacy.
While Tina Turner enjoyed an illustrious career on stage, her personal life was marred by health challenges and tragedies.
In a recent documentary about her life, she candidly revealed her struggles with a stroke, cancer, and kidney failure, which necessitated a transplant in 2017.
Additionally, she battled post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from the domestic abuse she endured during her marriage to her first husband, Ike Turner.
Tragically, Tina faced further heartache as she lost her second child, Ronnie, just months before her own passing. Ronnie, aged 62, was discovered lifeless outside his Los Angeles home in December 2022.
This devastating loss added to a series of profound hardships the singer had endured, including the suicide of her other son, Craig, in 2018.
As Tina Turner’s funeral approaches, her close circle of family and friends will come together in a private gathering to bid farewell to the music icon.
The world continues to remember her as a remarkable artist whose music and indomitable spirit touched the hearts of millions across the globe.