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Remembering Tina Turner: The rock 'n' roll icon's life and career in photos

David Baratz Kim Willis
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Rock icon Tina Turner has died at 83. A look back at her life and career in photos, starting with her early years as a duo with then-husband Ike Turner, seen here in 1966.
Rock icon Tina Turner has died at 83. A look back at her life and career in photos, starting with her early years as a duo with then-husband Ike Turner, seen here in 1966.
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Turner in a 1973 promotional photo.
Turner in a 1973 promotional photo.
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Turner performing at the Congress House in Zurich on Nov. 25, 1974, with the most famous legs in rock ' n ' roll on full display.
Turner performing at the Congress House in Zurich on Nov. 25, 1974, with the most famous legs in rock 'n' roll on full display.
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Tina performs with Ike at the Milwaukee Arena on June 25, 1971.
Tina performs with Ike at the Milwaukee Arena on June 25, 1971.
Milwaukee Journal Photo
At London's Heathrow Airport in May 1979, after she'd split from Ike.
At London's Heathrow Airport in May 1979, after she'd split from Ike.
AP
With James Brown at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 24, 1982, in Los Angeles.
With James Brown at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 24, 1982, in Los Angeles.
Doug Pizac, AP
By the ' 80s, she was a dazzling solo force, seen here performing " What ' s Love Got to Do With It " during the LA stop of her national tour on Sept. 2, 1984.
By the '80s, she was a dazzling solo force, seen here performing "What's Love Got to Do With It" during the LA stop of her national tour on Sept. 2, 1984.
Phil Ramey, AP
She gives an electrifying performance before a packed audience in Nashville on May 22, 1984.
She gives an electrifying performance before a packed audience in Nashville on May 22, 1984.
Callie Shell, The Tennessean Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Turner backstage at the American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in LA on Jan. 28, 1985, where she won favorite female artist and female video artist in the soul/R & B categories.
Turner backstage at the American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in LA on Jan. 28, 1985, where she won favorite female artist and female video artist in the soul/R&B categories.
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Turner plays Auntie Entity, ruler of Bartertown, in 1985 ' s " Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, " also starring Mel Gibson.
Turner plays Auntie Entity, ruler of Bartertown, in 1985's "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome," also starring Mel Gibson.
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The queen of rock ' n ' roll performing at New York ' s Madison Square Garden on Aug. 1, 1985.
The queen of rock 'n' roll performing at New York's Madison Square Garden on Aug. 1, 1985.
Ray Stubblebine, AP
Turner gets a chocolate leg from Pepsi President Roger Enrico in 1985.
Turner gets a chocolate leg from Pepsi President Roger Enrico in 1985.
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The icon performs at the Grammys on Feb. 27, 1985, in LA.
The icon performs at the Grammys on Feb. 27, 1985, in LA.
Nick Ut, AP
Turner reacts as Mick Jagger grabs her leg during their duet at Live Aid in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985.
Turner reacts as Mick Jagger grabs her leg during their duet at Live Aid in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985.
Amy Sancetta, AP
The two reunited at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame awards ceremony in New York on Jan. 18, 1989.
The two reunited at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame awards ceremony in New York on Jan. 18, 1989.
Susan Ragan, AP
She paired with Beyonc é at the 50th Grammy Awards.
She paired with Beyoncé at the 50th Grammy Awards.
Kevork Djansezian, AP
Turner jokes with photographers during a news conference in Sanremo, Italy, on Feb. 21, 1996, where she would be a guest star at the Italian songs contest " Festival of Sanremo. "
Turner jokes with photographers during a news conference in Sanremo, Italy, on Feb. 21, 1996, where she would be a guest star at the Italian songs contest "Festival of Sanremo."
Luca Bruno, AP
She arrives at the White House for the Kennedy Center Honors Gala on Dec. 4, 2005, in Washington.
She arrives at the White House for the Kennedy Center Honors Gala on Dec. 4, 2005, in Washington.
Evan Vucci, AP
Turner performs at the pre-game show during Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2000.
Turner performs at the pre-game show during Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 2000.
H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY
In concert in Cologne, Germany, on Jan. 14, 2009.
In concert in Cologne, Germany, on Jan. 14, 2009.
Hermann J. Knippertz, AP
She returned to the Grammy stage clad in sparkling silver for the 50th annual awards at the Staples Center in LA on Feb. 10, 2008.
She returned to the Grammy stage clad in sparkling silver for the 50th annual awards at the Staples Center in LA on Feb. 10, 2008.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
Onstage in Prague, Czech Republic, at the O2 Arena on April 27, 2008.
Onstage in Prague, Czech Republic, at the O2 Arena on April 27, 2008.
Rene Volfik, AP
In concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 28, 1985.
In concert at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on July 28, 1985.
Carmine Galasso, USA TODAY NETWORK
At the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 1, 2008.
 At the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Oct. 1, 2008.
Orlin Wagner, AP
And at the O2-World venue in Berlin on Jan. 26, 2009.
And at the O2-World venue in Berlin on Jan. 26, 2009.
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The star with a Grammy on Feb. 27, 1985.
The star with a Grammy on Feb. 27, 1985.
Nick Ut, AP
She duets with Mick Jagger in concert with the Rolling Stones at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford on Nov. 5, 1981.
She duets with Mick Jagger in concert with the Rolling Stones at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford on Nov. 5, 1981.
Peter Karas, USA TODAY NETWORK
Turner appeared at the presentation of the music project " Beyond - Three Voices for Peace " on May 14, 2009, in Zurich.
Turner appeared at  the presentation of the music project "Beyond - Three Voices for Peace" on May 14, 2009, in Zurich.
Miguel Villagran, Getty Images
She wore a beaded top and cropped leather pants for a sold-out show at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville on May 22, 1984.
She wore a beaded top and cropped leather pants for a sold-out show at Municipal Auditorium in Nashville on May 22, 1984.
Callie Shell, The Tennessean Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Claude Nobs, founder of the Montreux Jazz Festival, hands over the Swiss award in the show category to Turner during the Swiss-Award 2009 ceremony at Hallenstadion on Jan. 9, 2010, in Zurich.
Claude Nobs, founder of the Montreux Jazz Festival, hands over the Swiss award in the show category to Turner during the Swiss-Award 2009 ceremony at Hallenstadion on Jan. 9, 2010, in Zurich.
Miguel Villagran, Getty Images
The star performs during the charity gala " Ein Herz fuer Kinder " (A Heart for Children) on Dec. 17, 2011, in Berlin.
The star performs during the charity gala "Ein Herz fuer Kinder" (A Heart for Children) on Dec. 17, 2011, in Berlin.
Tobias Schwarz, AFP Via Getty Images
She glittered in gold for a show March 3, 2009, at the O2 Arena in London.
She glittered in gold for a show March 3, 2009, at the O2 Arena in London.
Kirsty Wigglesworth, AP
In concert in Knoxville, Tennnesse, on Oct. 22, 2000, at Thompson-Boling Arena.
In concert in Knoxville, Tennnesse, on Oct. 22, 2000, at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Saul Young, News Sentinel Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Turner arrives for the Giorgio Armani fashion show held in Beijing on May 31, 2012.
Turner arrives for the Giorgio Armani fashion show held in Beijing on May 31, 2012.
Ng Han Guan, AP
She attends a cocktail reception for Giorgio Armani ' s 40th anniversary on April 30, 2015, in Milan.
She attends a cocktail reception for Giorgio Armani 's 40th anniversary on April 30, 2015, in Milan.
Jacopo Raule, Getty Images
Turner reacts onstage beside Kristina Love after the German premiere of the musical " Tina – Das Tina Turner Musical " in the Operettenhaus in Hamburg on March 3, 2019.
Turner reacts onstage beside Kristina Love after the German premiere of the musical "Tina – Das Tina Turner Musical" in the Operettenhaus in Hamburg on March 3, 2019.
Georg Wendt, AFP/Getty Images
Oprah Winfrey and Turner arrive at the opening night of " Tina – The Tina Turner Musical " at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Nov. 7, 2019, in New York.
Oprah Winfrey and Turner arrive at the opening night of "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical" at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Nov. 7, 2019, in New York.
Bruce Glikas, FilmMagic
Turner and star Adrienne Warren on opening night.
Turner and star Adrienne Warren on opening night.
Bruce Glikas, FilmMagic
Angela Bassett inducts Turner at the 36th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Angela Bassett inducts Turner at the 36th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Michael Loccisano, Getty Images
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