TINA Turner has long suffered from kidney disease and has addressed her mistake of ignoring her health in one of her final Instagram posts.

The legendary singer died at the age of 83 in Switzerland after a long illness.

“My kidneys are the victims of not realizing that my high blood pressure should have been treated with conventional medicine,” she said. the comments.

“I put myself in great danger by refusing to face the reality that I needed daily, lifelong therapy with medication.

“For too long I believed that my body was an untouchable and indestructible bastion.

“I am therefore delighted to be able to support a new international campaign for kidney health.

“You can read the whole story of my illness on the website www.showyourkidneyslove.com.

“Here you can find out how your kidneys work, what the risk factors are and how you can keep these important organs healthy. Let’s show our kidneys some love!”

A family spokesperson confirmed “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.

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

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