"I was just talking about you five minutes before I arrived in Nice." It is by a few lines in English posted on her Instagram account Wednesday night that Afida Turner paid tribute to her ex-mother-in-law, Tina Turner, whose death had just been announced a little earlier.
"She loved southern France so much. Rest in peace mother-in-law, with Ronnie and Craig, "continues the former reality TV candidate, referring to the two children of the American singer.
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Afida Turner shared for 17 years the life of Ronnie Turner, who died in December, who died of cancer in three weeks.
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The star, "queen of rock 'n roll", died "peacefully" Wednesday at 83 years after a long illness, announced his agent. The American star, naturalized Swiss, died in his home near Zurich.
During her career that began in the 1950s in the United States, she won eight Grammys, the ultimate awards of American music.
VIDEO. Singer Tina Turner has died at the age of 83
Performing hits like "Proud Mary" or "The Best", the pioneering artist has ignited crowds around the world with her inimitable voice and explosive stage play.
The one who claimed not to be afraid of aging, told the Guardian in April that she hoped to be remembered as the "queen of rock 'n roll". A bet largely won, as this nickname comes back in the many tributes.
