Tina Turner died after stroke and intestinal cancer battle; Stars and fans pay tributes

Legendary singer, Tina Turner, who has been living on a donated kidney from her husband has passed on at age 83.

The singer who was born American but naturalised as a Swiss, has been battling ailments for years. Turner had intestinal cancer and suffered a stroke. In 2018, she revealed that her husband had donated a kidney to save her life as she contemplated assisted suicide.

‘The Best’ and ‘Proud Mary’ singer died yesterday at her home in Switzerland. The sad news has since thrown music lovers into morning.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and boundless passion for life, she enchanted fans worldwide and inspired future stars. We say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us her greatest work; her music. Tina, we will miss you dearly,” Tina’s publicist said in a tweet.