Tina Turner battled kidney issues before her death
The iconic singer, Tina Turner, passed away at the age of 83 but was still coping with kidney problems just two months before her death. Despite receiving a kidney transplant from her second husband Erwin Bach, her body battled to reject the organ. Turner explained that her body tried to reject the donor kidney, which often happens after transplantation, leaving her feeling scared and frequently hospitalized to resolve the issue.
The “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” had documented her health issues publicly since the 1960s when she was first diagnosed with high blood pressure. Still, her health took a dramatic turn in 2013 when she suffered a stroke three weeks after her wedding to Bach. Turner immediately turned to medical doctors for her recovery after realizing that she was in a life or death situation.
The Legacy of Tina Turner
Tina Turner was a rock and roll legend who had a career that spanned many decades. She was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2021 and sold more than 100 million records worldwide throughout her career. Her most famous songs include the anthemic hit “The Best” and the comeback single “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”
Tina was 44 when she scored her first and only No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” making her the oldest solo female artist to top the Hot 100 chart. Additionally, she won 12 total Grammy Awards, including eight competitive awards, three Grammy Hall of Fame awards, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Remembering Tina Turner
Tina Turner died of natural causes in her home in Switzerland, leaving behind a catalogue of music that touched the heart of millions worldwide. Her publicist Bernard Doherty announced her death, recognizing the impact Turner had on the music industry. Doherty stated that she inspired the stars of tomorrow and left behind the legacy of her greatest work, her music.
As the world mourns the loss of the legendary singer, Tina Turner, we can comfort ourselves with her music that touched our souls, the energy she gave us, and the passion she exuded. While she is no longer physically present, her music lives on, and her spirit will forever endure in our hearts.
