**Tina Turner Passed 2 Years Ago—Now Her Husband Has Broken His Silence**

Tina Turner’s life was marked by grit, tragedy, and triumphant reinvention. Born Anna Mae Bullock in rural Nutbush, Tennessee, in 1939, she grew up in poverty, picking cotton as a child and enduring abandonment by both parents. Her early hardships forged a relentless drive, and by her teens, she was working as a nurse’s aide by day and sneaking into clubs at night to hear legends like Little Richard and B.B. King.

Her career began in East St. Louis, where she joined Ike Turner’s band. Ike renamed her “Tina Turner” and trademarked the name, ensuring she couldn’t leave without losing her identity. Their partnership brought fame but also years of brutal abuse, manipulation, and financial exploitation. Tina endured physical violence, drugs, and control—her life a nightmare behind the scenes even as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue dazzled audiences worldwide.

Despite the pain, Tina’s talent shone. Hits like “A Fool in Love,” “It’s Gonna Work Out Fine,” and “Proud Mary” made her a star, but Ike took the money and credit. Tina received little, often performing with injuries and exhaustion. Her escape came in 1976 after a violent beating, when she fled with just 36 cents and a gas card, leaving behind millions in assets and shouldering massive debts.

Rebuilding was grueling. Tina performed in small venues, lived on food stamps, and pawned costumes to survive. Critics called her washed up, but she persevered. In 1984, her comeback album *Private Dancer* produced “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” making her the oldest woman to top the Billboard Hot 100 at age 44. The album sold 12 million copies, and she won multiple Grammys. Her resilience inspired millions.

Tina’s stardom soared—she starred in *Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome*, performed for record-breaking crowds, and became an icon of strength. Yet, her health began to falter. Years of performing left her with severe knee and back pain, strokes, and high blood pressure. She kept these struggles private, refusing to let the world see her vulnerability.

In 2013, Tina married German music executive Erwin Bach. Their love was profound—Erwin gave her his kidney in 2017 after Tina suffered kidney failure, but she refused his offer three times before finally accepting. During these years, Tina battled cancer, strokes that left her unable to walk, and considered assisted suicide in Switzerland. Erwin’s support helped her recover, relearning to walk and fight through chemotherapy.

Tina’s final years were spent in Switzerland, where she lived quietly with Erwin. She made her last Instagram post in March 2023, warning fans about the dangers of untreated high blood pressure. On May 24, 2023, Tina passed away at home, with Erwin holding her hand. Her estate, worth $250 million, went to Erwin as planned; her sons, Craig and Ronnie, had both died before her, each succumbing to the trauma and illness that shadowed their lives.

After Tina’s death, Erwin Bach broke his silence, revealing the depth of Tina’s suffering and resilience. He spoke of her private battles—her strokes, cancer, and pain—and the love that sustained her through it all. Tina Turner’s legacy is not just her music, but her courage to reclaim her life, survive unimaginable abuse, and find love and peace in her final years. As she wrote in her last memoir, “He gave me more than his kidney. He gave me back myself.”