Tina Turner dead at 83, known as Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

Tina Turner, known as "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at 83 years old at her home in Switzerland after a long illness. NBC News' Rehema Ellis looks back on Turner's life and career, from singing lead in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue to her popular solo career. 

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[catsnow]

One of the true, legitimate female Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members...and wore the title proudly...Voice now silent...her performances live on, , testimony to the talent she brought, , to the craft, and her army of fans..RIP,

[GigiWright]

Her music and the vivid signature dancing will never die.❤

[marialisaperiser]

Ms.Tina Turner will be missed. She was one of my favorite singers. I enjoyed listening to all of her songs. Rest in peace Ms. Tina turner. My condolences go out to her family..😢💔🙏🏻🕊️🌹

[palmstring]

Singers may die, but their music lives on. RIP T². She's truly an amazing legend.

[larrywilson]

Tina an Iconic performer. She will be missed but never forgotten

[residentrump]

We lost a powerful woman today. She overcame much to become a worldwide icon

Rest in peace 🌠

[danperry]

Such a true talent, will be sadly missed - RIP 💔

[femmebrulee]

She broke down a lot of barriers in music. She often gets overlooked but in the 80s and 90s she was literally unstoppable. It really makes you remember the "good old days".

[StreetTour]

TINA TURNER, ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SINGERS OF ALL TIMES, WITH AN UNMISTAKABLE VOICE, HAS INSPIRED AND EXCITED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD. RIP

[francesmunoz]

She was simply the best. May she rest in peace.

[D-Solo-Man]

It truly cuts deep!
You will NEVER be forgotten!

[musicmanenator]

Very sad news. Tina is one of the greatest singers of all time. Nearly everyone knows her music. "Proud Mary", "Simply The Best" and "What's Love Got To Do With It" are 3 of the greatest songs of all time. She left a legacy we will never forget. This is a major loss. Rest in Peace, Tina. We will miss you. ❤

[w.m.]

Tina was truly the Queen of Rock n' Roll. Rest in peace. You will be missed.

[ecogeek.]

That's really sad news. RIP. She was truly a legend.

[JohnS]

She was my favorite rock and roll women to ever hit the spotlight and stage! Whats love got to do?!?! Amazing beautiful talent!! RIP Queen.

[richardrodriguez]

Rest in peace Tina. Thank you for the music.

[brucewalters]

RIP to an Icon in Rock History! I'm 69 and I'll never forget her.

[stephenflood]

What an amazing woman Tina was. She left us all with many great songs and memories to cherish. May she rest in peace and journey well into the great halls of Amenti where all of our passed loved ones shine as divine spirits.

[AJRZEDITS]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly

[WeeWeeJumbo]

we're lucky to have lived at the same time as she did