The unpleasant news was announced by her representative, who stated in his statement that "she passed away after a battle for her health".
"Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock'n Roll' passed away peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long battle with her health. She died at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world is losing a music legend and a role model," the statement said.
The US-born star was one of rock's most beloved female singers in global level. Her songs have been loved for decades.
Η Tina Turner born November 26, 1939 in Natbus, Tennessee, USA. Her real name was Anna May Bullock.
She rose to fame in the late 1960s as the lead singer of the Ike & Turner Revue, but then went solo.
Among her biggest hits were 'What's Love Got To Do With It', 'Private Dancer' and 'The Best'. He has sold more than 180 million albums and won 12 Grammy Awards.
Her world tours were always sold out for more than 30 years, while she was considered the hardest working woman in showbiz.
