Inside Tina Turner’s private life in Switzerland with beloved husband Erwin Bach far away from the spotlight
BEFORE Tina Turner’s unexpected death at 83, she lived a private life away from the limelight in Switzerland with her husband.
The Proud Mary singer died on Wednesday, her representative confirmed.
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Before her death, Tina lived with her husband Erwin Bach in Kusnacht, Switzerland.
Her representative revealed that she died in the home she shared with her longtime love.
“Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ passed away peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness at her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland,” the representative said.
“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.
“Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, Tennessee, USA. She became famous in the late 60s as the singer of the group Ike & Tina Turner Revue, but later she became successful worldwide as ‘ a solo artist,” they continued.
“With her music and her inexhaustible vitality, Tina Turner thrilled millions of fans and inspired many artists of subsequent generations.
“Global hits like ‘What’s Love Got To Do With it’, ‘Private Dancer’ and ‘The Best’, more than 180 million albums sold, 12 Grammy Awards, and more than three decades of sold-out stadium tours around the world are just part of her unique legacy.”
The representative added: “There will be a private funeral ceremony attended by close friends and family.”
“Please respect the privacy of her family at this difficult time. Further press inquiries will not be answered.”
PALATIAL ROAD
Tina and Erwin lived in a $76 million mansion in Switzerland.
The house was protected by a large gate and had a plaque outside that read: “Don’t even think about bothering Tina Turner before noon.”
She and Erwin bought the house almost two years ago, according to them The New York Post.
They rented another property before making the purchase while they waited to obtain their citizenship.
A month before they bought the expensive book, Tina sold her music catalog to BMG – a German music company – for a whopping $50 million.
The house features 10 different structures and overlooks Lake Zurich.
Swiss news reports suggested that Roger Federer considered buying the property at one point, but chose to buy another home in the same community.
Tina’s mansion, where she spent her last days, spans over 240,000 square feet.
The property includes a private pond, stream, pool and boat deck.
The house stretches over five acres of land.
Tina and Erwin also owned another property in Kusnacht.
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WHY THE MOVE?
In 1997, the What’s Love Got to Do With It? singer said during an interview with the late Larry King that he left America.
She blamed her stardom for her decision to leave the country, saying at the time: “I left America because my success was in another country and my boyfriend was in another country.”
Tina continued: “Basically, Europe has been very supportive of my music.”
The Tennessee native added: “My boyfriend moved there to run the company and I always wanted to go to Switzerland and I was very happy.”
Tina’s boyfriend Erwin is originally from Germany.
TINA’S FAMILY LIFE
Tina had four children with ex-husband Ike Turner—Ronnie and Raymond, both of whom preceded their mother in death, and the couple’s surviving sons, Ike Jr. and Michael.
Ronnie played bass for a number of his mother’s tours.
On December 8, 2022, the 62-year-old was pronounced dead after paramedics rushed to Ronnie’s home in San Fernando Valley, California.
It was later confirmed that the cause of death was complications from colon cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Tina took to Instagram to pay tribute to her son following his death.
“Ronnie, you left the world far too soon. In sadness, I close my eyes and think of you, my beloved son,” she said. wrote.
Raymond Craig (59) died only four years earlier on July 3, 2018.
He was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Studio City, California.
Tina later commented on her son’s death and noted loneliness as a contributing factor to the horrible situation.
“I think Craig was lonely, that’s what I think really got to him more than anything else,” she said E.T.
“I have pictures of him smiling everywhere, and I think I feel like he’s in a good place. I really do.”
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Inside Tina Turner’s private life in Switzerland with beloved husband Erwin Bach far away from the spotlight
