Tina Turner will forever be remembered as a musical force and inspiration to many.
Tina Turner, the iconic music legend, died at the age of 83 at her home in Switzerland after a long illness. Before she died, the singer’s longtime friend Cher visited her and received a gift from Tina. Cher was told by the late singer that she was “really ready” to die.
The terrible news that Tina Turner, one of the world’s icons, had died spread in May 2023. The iconic musician died in her birthplace in Switzerland at the age of 83 after a long illness.
During her six-year career, she was awarded eight Grammy Awards. Tina has been a close friend of Cher for a very long time. After learning of Tina’s death, Cher paid tribute to Tina by conducting a phone interview with Ari Melber of MSNBC’s “The Beat With Ari Melber”.
The legendary singer noted that although everyone was mourning the death, her late friend had been fighting the disease for a very long time. The late artist was known as the Queen of Rock and was recognized for her fiery dance routines and equally fiery hair.
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On May 24, 2023, she died in her home outside Zurich. Cher described the events leading up to Tina’s death and offered some final words that spoke to her before she died.
Cher discusses Tina’s death and their friendship
In her interview with “The Beat,” Cher talked about how she traveled long distances to see Tina during her long illness and how brave the late actress was through it all. But at the end of her life, Cher revealed:
“I’m just not willing to put up with this any longer; I’m really ready.”
They were great friends, a friend of the late singer casually said, and it was funny because Tina didn’t swear! Cher explained how she first traveled to Switzerland to see her friend invest more time in their relationship.
The “If I Could Turn Back Time” singer and others took turns spending time with the late musician to make her happy in an effort to let her know she hasn’t been forgotten. Someone who knew about their relationship said that their different laughs made them the funniest thing to watch!
When Cher first saw Tina, the late singer was lying down with sunglasses on, looking out over the lake. Tina was extremely happy in Switzerland. The two were still fighting for five hours after the “What’s Love Got To Do With It” singer said she couldn’t spend too much time with Cher.
Tina wanted to show her friend everything she suddenly bought for her maintenance-free house. The “Believe” singer said her friend was terribly ill, but she was still doing great and didn’t want anyone to know.
Even a dialysis machine was in the late artist’s home for her treatment. According to Cher, Tina was one of the great artists of her age and no one could compare or come close to her.
The “Strong Enough” singer believed her pal inspired young people and empowered other ladies. Before adding this about their relationship, Cher added that she sometimes gave Tina the same authority she gave her: “I think we’ve been great friends to each other. Really. She’s never used dirty words, but I have.”
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The “I Got You Babe” singer described her character as a “force” who tackles situations head-on. Although Tina was not said to have won every fight, she was brave enough to engage in every conflict.
The late actress was a fighter for everything she stood for and was forced to pick cotton as a child because she was poor. Cher’s friend rose to her current position out of thin air.
The “Dancing Queen” singer revealed how she met Tina while she was still married to her abusive first husband, Ike Turner. Cher was shocked by the difference in the artist’s personality when she was dating Ike and her post-divorce.
Having achieved freedom, the late musician “thrilled” her companion and her new life seemed to take a great breath of fresh air. Erwin Bach was Tina’s second husband at the time of her death.
When Tina learned she had bowel cancer in 2016, she opted for homeopathic treatment instead of conventional treatment, even though it put her at risk of kidney failure. Bach demonstrated his selflessness by being willing to donate his kidney, unlike the late Ike.
Tina Turner, a well-known artist, described how Craig Turner decorated the apartment she bought for him.
The late musician asked if people would believe his gift made a difference among them. Because he was a younger man, some people thought that Bach married the artist for her fame and fortune, but he ignored the rumors.
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Cher claimed that Tina was a generous person, much like Bach, although she had no idea that would be the last time she saw her friend. The rock star gave Cher a pair of her extremely high-heeled shoes during their last meeting.
Unfortunately, she has had good times and bad times in her life, including suffering from the loss of two loved ones. Tina led a quiet life and made few public appearances in the last few years of her life.
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How Tina spent her final years: Her last public appearance and the death of her sons
In 2018, Tina spoke about the death of her son Craig Turner in July at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 59. She stated that he seemed satisfied both emotionally and professionally, so she did not understand what had brought him to the brink.
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Before his death, Craig even got a new girlfriend. The late singer informed his mother that he had never met a lady he felt so strongly about and that he brought her to meet Tina for her birthday that August.
The renowned singer told how Craig had a new job in California, decorated the apartment she bought him, and was happy. She figured his loneliness was most likely what led him to choose the path he did.
Tina had another heartbreak on December 8, 2022, when she lost her second son, Ronnie Turner, who died at the age of 62 due to previous health problems. She was last seen in public in 2019, looking weak and needing help walking.
Despite the personal hardships she endured, Tina Turner will forever be remembered as a musical force and inspiration to many. Her impact on the music industry, her resilience in the face of adversity, and her ability to connect with audiences through electrifying performances will continue to resonate for generations to come. The world mourns the loss of an extraordinary artist, but her legacy and the memories she created will live on.
