Tina Turner Said She Could Have Been 'Spared a Lot of Suffering' in Sad Awareness Post Weeks before Her Death

• Legend Tina Turner has passed away at 83.
• Tina revealed she could have "spared a lot of suffering" in a sad post weeks before death.
• The singer "really needed to love," and she found a man who saved her life through his own sacrifice.

Tina Turner has been much-beloved in the music community for many decades since she came onto the scene in the 1970s. However, her life was not always as happy as fans thought it might be. Now, she has unfortunately passed away.

Turner faced many struggles in her life and found happiness with her second husband. However, before then, she went through heartbreaking times that led to her becoming an inspiration to women worldwide.

A representative for Turner announced her death by sharing a black-and-white photo of the songstress on Instagram. The representative said:

"Today, we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us with all her greatest work: her music."

Fans immediately flocked to the comments section to mention how she had changed their lives and how much they loved her music. People who had worked with Turner also talked about the wonderful person she was.

Turner passed away at 83 after suffering a long illness. She was at her home in Switzerland when she passed. The family is holding a private funeral ceremony for the late music icon. They also asked for privacy during this difficult time.

The songstress has lived in Switzerland with her second husband, Erwin Bach, since 1994. She earned her Swiss citizenship in 2013, and she and Bach lived happily together until her death.

How Did Turner's Husband Save Her Life?

Turner suffered through a marriage where she was abused for many years. When she finally left that marriage, she kept away from men for a while. However, talking about why she was ready to be with Bach, she said:

"I really needed to love. I needed to love a person."

Turner and Bach met in 1985 when Bach picked Turner up from an airport. Turner felt an instant connection. She thought he had a pretty face and felt their souls had connected, with her hands beginning to sweat.

She said she should have been too tired from her flight to notice Bach, but she felt compelled by her heart that she should get to know him. For Bach, the connection took a while longer.

He was a young music executive at EMI and said that when he picked Turner up from the airport, he was working and focused solely on working. Yet, he said he wasn't nervous to meet the mega-star.

Soon after meeting, Bach heard that Turner was interested in him and visited her in Nashville. Talking about when their relationship began, Turner recalled:

"He was so different. So laid-back. So comfortable. So unpretentious."

When discussing their relationship, Bach said they both loved one another and referred to their love as "an electrical charge." He said he always feels warm in his heart about their relationship.

The couple loved one another so fiercely that Bach donated an organ to Turner when she needed it. By 2017, Turner had survived intestinal cancer and a stroke but was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2016.

When discussing what doctors told her she could do and what would save her life, Turner said she had two choices. She could either do dialysis, or she could have a kidney transplant.

Both treatments would help Turner recover somewhat, but Turner knew only one choice would give her the life she wanted. She revealed:

"Only the transplant would give me a good chance of a near-normal life. But the chances of getting a donor's kidney were remote."

Turner even considered ending her life through assisted suicide, but Bach interjected, telling her he did not want another woman or another life if it was not Turner. He then told her he wanted to donate his kidney to her.

Although initially shocked and overwhelmed by his offer when the surgery was a success, Turner was happy and relieved that they had both come out of the surgeries alive and well.

What Did Tina Write in Her Latest Posts?

In the weeks leading up to Turner's death, she was still quite active on social media, often sharing posts on Instagram. On International Kidney Day on March 9, 2023, she posted a photo of herself and talked about her journey with kidney failure, saying she could have "spared a lot of suffering."

Turner mentioned that it was essential to acknowledge the day because many people do not know that their kidneys have failed because they fail without pain. She urged her fans to show their kidney's love.

She mentioned that her kidneys suffered because she did not realize how her high blood pressure had affected her kidneys. She noted that she did not take traditional medication because she thought her body was untouchable and put herself in "danger."

Turner admitted her mistake in not giving her body the attention it needed but said she was delighted to support a campaign for kidney health. She also gave fans a website to read her story and learn more about kidney health.

Just weeks ago, on April 20, Turner posted a promotional video for "Tina: The Musical" and said she was sending love to the cast and crew of the musical. She also mentioned how proud she was of the show.

Turner also said she was proud that the show was in its fifth year on the West End and wished it would continue for many more years. Fans commented, saying how great the show was and how much they loved Turner.

Turner inspired many people with her music and overcame all the adversity she faced in her life. Since her death, many fans have talked about how long her legacy will live on. Rest in peace to a musical legend!