Tina Turner - considered one of rock's nice vocalists and most charismatic performers - has died aged 83, her spokesperson has confirmed.

In an announcement, they mentioned: "Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock'n Roll' has died peacefully right now on the age of 83 after a protracted sickness in her house in Kusnacht close to Zurich, Switzerland.

"With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model."

The US-born star was one of many nice feminine rock singers, identified for her electrical on-stage presence and a string of hits together with The Best, Proud Mary, Private Dancer and What's Love Got to Do With It.

She first discovered fame within the Sixties alongside ex-husband Ike Turner, with the basic music River Deep, Mountain High amongst their repertoire.

The home abuse Ike subjected his spouse to was documented in a 1993 Hollywood biopic starring Angela Bassett, which gained three Oscars.

Her life story was additionally immortalised in a well-liked West End present that's nonetheless operating.