Tina not only faced health issues, but she was also dealing with heartbreaking losses before she died. She lost her son Craig to suicide and her son Ronnie passed away just a year ago.
Tina Turner took proactive measures to settle all matters concerning her estate well before her passing, aiming to prevent any family disputes over her substantial wealth. The renowned singer passed away on Wednesday, May 24, at her residence in Zurich, Switzerland, following a prolonged illness. She began organizing her affairs in 2021 and finalized her will during that time, insiders told RadarOnline. “Tina knows her time is short, and she wants to make sure her ducks are in a row for her family," a source said at the time. "She’s been dealing with poor health for years and knows the end is near.”
Tina Turner had all her estate matters settled in the years before her death — to avoid any family fighting over her fortune.https://t.co/QL84CG2xwa
— Radar Online (@radar_online) May 24, 2023
Her estate, valued at approximately $270 million, motivated her to ensure that everything was properly arranged. In addition, she sold her music catalog to BMG, a record label, for a reported sum of $50 million. Tina faced a series of health issues, including a battle with intestinal cancer and a kidney transplant in 2017, which her devoted husband, German actor and music producer Erwin Bach, 65, selflessly supported her as her donor, per PEOPLE.
Tragically, in 2018, she also experienced the devastating loss of her oldest son, Craig Turner, who died by suicide at the age of 59. After a series of health issues and heartbreaks, Tina was in a precarious position. "She’s on dialysis again. People in her circle fear she doesn’t have long to live," an insider told Radar Online in 2021. She must have decided to divide the estate at that time. In another heartbreak, in 2022, her other son Ronnie Turner too passed away at the age of 62.
Tina Turner’s sudden passing this week came nearly six months after the singer’s family and friends first started to worry about her health in the wake of her son Ronnie Turner’s death at 62. https://t.co/YPwSvPpuSq
— Radar Online (@radar_online) May 25, 2023
Tina, who was originally from the United States, relocated to Switzerland in 1994 and became a Swiss citizen in 2013. Throughout her remarkable career, she achieved an impressive feat of earning Billboard Top 40 hits spanning four decades. In recognition of her musical talents, Tina received numerous accolades, including Grammy awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.
Craig Turner, the eldest son of Tina Turner, has died at the age of 59: https://t.co/OtoexUrkgj pic.twitter.com/Q5NRpiJt9J
— The Root (@TheRoot) July 4, 2018
A few days before her passing, during an interview with The Guardian on April 9, Tina openly discussed her perspective on death, expressing that she had no fear of it. She also shared her thoughts on how she wished to be remembered by the world. When inquired about her desired legacy, Tina confidently asserted that she aspired to be remembered as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. “As the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a woman who showed other women that it is okay to strive for success on their own terms,” she asserted.
When asked how she would like to be remembered, she said: “As the Queen of Rock’n’Roll. As a woman who showed other women that it is OK to strive for success on their own terms.” ❤️ Tina Turner pic.twitter.com/hING4ypTib
— The Female Lead (@the_female_lead) May 24, 2023
References:
https://people.com/music/tina-turner-health-crisis-kidney-transplant-husband-donor/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/apr/08/tina-turner-interview
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