Tina Turner is set to open up about her life like never before, in her “goodbye” to her dedicated fans, the legendary rockstar will discuss her rise to stardom and her turbulent marriage, before finding fame.
As Tina enters her ninth decade, she is preparing to bid farewell to her glittering career that has spanned over six decades which has seen her become one of the most recognisable names in the industry.
Tina, who was born Anna Mae Bullock has lived a life of success and heartache, as well as becoming a victim of domestic abuse before fleeing America in favour of a life in Switzerland.
The Private Dancer singer, 81, was married to singer Ike Turner between 1962 and 1978 but often recalls the painful details of their relationship.
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Despite their difficult marriage, Tina has some good memories from their marriage.
Speaking in her new tell-all documentary, she said: “I had an abusive life, there’s no other way to tell the story. It’s a reality. A truth.”
“For a long time I did hate Ike, I have to say that but then, after he died, I really realised that he was an ill person.
“He did get me started and was good to me in the beginning, so I have some good thoughts, maybe it was a good thing that I met him, that I don’t know.”
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The Nutbush, Tennessee born singer said of her first marriage: “It was the first time that I got married, as far as I was concerned.
“When Ike asked me to marry him, I knew it was for a reason but I had to say yes … or it was gonna be a fight and so then, when we drove to marry, that wasn’t my idea of my wedding.
“I get emotional with certain conversations. I get emotional because, in the beginning, Ike was very good to me.”
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Tina believes that her ex-husband, who died in 2007 “depended on her” as well as hating Tina as he relied on her to continue his success.
“He didn’t like that he had had to depend on me and I didn’t want to start a fight because it was always a black eye, a broken nose, a busted lip, a rib,” she recalled.
As well as her relationship with Ike, Tina is set to recall the heartache she faced in 2018 when her son, Craig, took his own life at the age of 59.
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Filmmaker TJ Martin said: “Every time she’s asked to re-tell her story, as beneficial as it may be for other people to hear and be empowered by, it can be extremely painful and re-traumatising for her,
“The spotlight is not interesting to her any more, she worked for 60 years, and now she’s done with being repeatedly reminded of her past trauma.”
“Forgiving means not to hold on. You let it go because by not forgiving, you suffer.”
Since finding happiness with her second husband, Erwin Bach, Tina has renounced her American citizenship and relocated to Switzerland and is now a Swedish citizen.
For emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
For support, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or other services, available here.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
