Legendary singer Tina Turner tells all at age 80 and admits her “medical adventure is far from over.” She also speaks openly about her health. The star has enjoyed a stellar 60-year career in which she has sold more than 200 million records. In recent years the Queen ofRock and RollHowever, he was struck by a number of illnesses, including a battle with cancer and a kidney transplant.
Tina Turner's 80th anniversary
Tina Turner, whose hits include “Simply The Best” and “What's Love Got To Do With It,” suffered a mild stroke in 2013 after marrying German music manager Erwin Bach, 63, after which she had to learn to walk again. Three years later, she was also diagnosed with kidney failure and colon cancer. Doctorstreated the cancerby removing part of her intestines, but her kidney problems worsened and she considered assisted suicide.
But then Erwin gave her one of his own kidneys and in April 2017, Tina received a successful transplant. The singer, who now lives in Zurich, opened up about her health battle in her memoirs last year. She said: “I know my medical adventure is far from over. There's always another test, another doctor's appointment or biopsy to get through. “We’re both even closer to being here than we ever imagined, and that’s a reason to celebrate.”
Successful career
Tina's career began in 1958 at the age of 19 in a duo with her then husband Ike Turner. Success followed with hits like Proud Mary. However, she played her last concert in 2009. The former pop diva recently announced that she is done touring. Tina Turner added: "I got on that plane, took a deep breath and said: It's over."
Over the past six decades, Tina Turner has inspired fans around the world with her impressive musical talent, unparalleled stage presence and strong work ethic. However, from singing with her former abusive partner to pursuing her own career as a singer, Tina Turner has stood the test of time.
