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Celebrating legendary singer Tina Turner’s life in photos

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Published May 24, 2023
Updated May 24, 2023, 4:12 p.m. ET
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Turner of the husband-and-wife R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner poses for a portrait in 1964.

Tina Turner poses for a portrait in 1964.

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ina and Ike Turner perform on stage in this 1966, file photo. Turner, whose role as one of rock's critical architects was overshadowed by his ogre-like image as the man who brutally abused former wife and rock icon Tina Turner, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at his home in suburban San Diego.

Tina and Ike Turner perform on stage as a husband-and-wife duo.

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The iconic singer with the R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner performs onstage at the Greek Theatre on Sept. 28, 1971 in Los Angeles, California.

The iconic singer with the R&B duo Ike & Tina Turner performs onstage at the Greek Theatre on Sept. 28, 1971 in Los Angeles, California.

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American pop singer Tina Turner performing on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon, her first solo concert in London since splitting up with her partner, Ike Turner.

Tina Turner performing on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in the '70s, her first solo concert in London since splitting up with her partner, Ike Turner.

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Singer Tina Turner wears a top with a plunging neckline and a rhinestone butterfly while seated at a table, possibly in a nightclub.

The legendary singer and actor wears a top with a plunging neckline and a rhinestone butterfly while seated at a table in 1975.

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Turner posing in a winged-costume, Los Angeles, California, 1977. The singer sold over 100 million records worldwide throughout her career.

Turner posing in a winged-costume, Los Angeles, California, 1977. The singer sold over 100 million records worldwide throughout her career.

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Turner poses at home for a portrait in December 1984 in Los Angeles, California.

Turner poses at home for a portrait in December 1984 in Los Angeles, California.

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View of Turner during an interview on MTV at Teletronic Studios, New York, New York, August 22, 1984.

View of Turner during an interview on MTV at Teletronic Studios in New York City on Aug. 22, 1984.

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Tina Turner performs on a TV show with her back up dancers (Ann Behringer on left) in 1984 in Los Angeles, California.

Turner performs on a TV show with her back up dancers (Ann Behringer on left) in 1984 in Los Angeles, California.

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Turner in full swing in Munich, West Germany. She was performing in Munich's Olympic Hall on March 5, 1987 at the start of her 70 concert tour.

Turner in full swing in Munich, West Germany. She was performing in Munich's Olympic Hall on March 5, 1987 at the start of her 70 concert tour.

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Singer Tina Turner is photographed in her dressing room backstage ahead of her show at New York's Radio City Music Hall in New York during July 1993.

Singer Tina Turner is photographed in her dressing room backstage ahead of her show at New York's Radio City Music Hall in New York during July 1993.

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The rock and roll singer performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on July 12, 1993.

The rock and roll singer performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on July 12, 1993.

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Turner performs at Shoreline Amphitheater on May 23, 1997 in California.

Turner performs at Shoreline Amphitheater on May 23, 1997 in California.

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Tina Turner sings during her performance at the Macy's Passport '97 fund raiser and fashion show 18 September in San Francisco, CA. The show is to raise funds and awareness for the AIDS virus.

Turner sings during her performance at the Macy's Passport '97 fundraiser and fashion show in San Francisco, Cali.

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Tina Turner in concert at her Twenty Four Seven Tour at Wales' Millennium Stadium during July 2000.

Turner in concert at her Twenty Four Seven Tour at Wales' Millennium Stadium during July 2000.

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Turner performs onstage at the United Center at Chicago, Illinois on Oct. 1, 2000.

Turner performs onstage at the United Center at Chicago, Illinois on Oct. 1, 2000.

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Turner performing in 2009 during a European tour.

Turner performing in 2009 during a European tour. She retired after completing her "Tina! 50th Anniversary Tour."

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Turner performs live in concert at the O2 Arena in London during 2009.

Turner performs live in concert at the O2 Arena in London during 2009.

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Giorgio Armani 40th Anniversary – Silos Opening And Cocktail Reception – Arrivals

Tina Turner and her husband Erwin Bach at a Giorgio Armani event in 2015. She married her second husband two years before in 2013.

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Tina Turner and Adrienne Warren during the opening night of "Tina - The Tina Turner Musical" at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 07, 2019 in New York City. She received two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one through her act with Ike Turner and another as a solo artist.

Tina Turner and Adrienne Warren during the opening night of "Tina - The Tina Turner Musical" at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Nov. 07, 2019 in New York City.

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