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In pictures: Tina Turner throughout the years

Source: CNN

25 May 2023 3:23am

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A trailblazer, trendsetter and icon: Tina Turner will leave behind a rich legacy of culture for her contributions to the music industry.

The resilient singer said that professionally, some of her happiest moments were when she was performing her hit songs live.

"One of my early career goals was to become the first Black woman to fill stadiums around the world,” she told NBC’s Today Show in 2021. “At the time, it seemed impossible. But I never gave up, and I’m so happy I made that dream come true."

Here's a look back at Turner's life and career over the years:

Tina Turner performs in London in 1986. — Tina Turner performs in London in 1986. Andre Csillag/Shutterstock

Ike and Tina Turner perform onstage in 1964 in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. — Ike and Tina Turner perform onstage in 1964 in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Turner poses in a winged-costume in Los Angeles in 1977. — Turner poses in a winged-costume in Los Angeles in 1977. Harry Langdon/Getty Images

Turner on stage in Congresgebouw, Den Haag, Netherlands, on March 27, 1982. — Turner on stage in Congresgebouw, Den Haag, Netherlands, on March 27, 1982. Rob Verhorst/Redferns/Getty Images

Turner in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1988. — Turner in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1988. Dave Hogan/Getty Images

Turner performs during a 1990 concert in Versailles, France. — Turner performs during a 1990 concert in Versailles, France. ARNAL/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images

Turner and Angela Bassett rehearse a song performance in 1993 for the film "What's Love Got to Do with It." — Turner and Angela Bassett rehearse a song performance in 1993 for the film "What's Love Got to Do with It." Buena Vista Pictures/Everett Collection

Turner sings as part of the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVI on January 30, 2000, in Atlanta. — Turner sings as part of the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVI on January 30, 2000, in Atlanta. Paul Spinelli/AP

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