Tina Turner: A Life in Pictures
“Proud Mary keep on burning…” Those lyrics and so many others were sung by the talented, gorgeous, and irreplaceable Tina Turner. News broke of her death on May 24, citing that Turner died at the age of 83 after a long illness. Fans remember her iconic looks, impressive vocals, and the way she changed history so many times. She’s often referred to as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and released hits including “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “Proud Mary,” and “River Deep, Mountain High.” Turner hadn’t been seen in several years but her legacy will truly live on forever.
Let’s take a look back at her life in pictures:
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Tina with husband Ike in 1963
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Performing with Ike in 1964
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Tina Turner poses for a portrait in 1964
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Singing with Janis Joplin in 1969
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Ike & Tina Turner family portrait with their son and step-sons in circa 1972
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Ann-Margret and Tina Turner at the opening party for Tommy in 1975
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Performing during her 1979 ‘Wild Lady of Rock’ tour.
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Backstage with James Brown at the 1982 Grammy’s
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Tina Turner and Mick Jagger duetting in 1985 at Live Aid
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Starred alongside Mel Gibson in the 1995 film Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
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Hanging with David Bowie in 1989
Pluto TV is paying tribute to Turner by streaming her 2021 documentary Tina Turner: Simply the Best today and tomorrow for free. It will air on Live Music Replay at 8 pm ET and 12:30 am ET, and on Pluto TV Celebrity at 9 pm. It will also be streaming tomorrow on Pluto TV Celebrity (May 25) at 6 pm ET.
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