“They were heated rivals in life”: Tina Turner Reportedly Wanted to Win So Badly Against Aretha Franklin She Pre-Planned a More Badass Funeral Than Hers
The legendary musician, Tina Turner is no more. She passed away on Wednesday (May 24) evening, and several celebrities paid heartfelt tributes to the late singer. The ‘Queen of Rock & Roll’ established herself as one of the best-selling international superstars in the world over the course of her extensive career.
Mourners are still assembling at Turner’s home in Switzerland, where she passed away at the age of 83 following a protracted illness. Although the precise time and location of her funeral have not been disclosed, a representative for the ‘Queen of Rock’ said that it would be a private ceremony attended by only her closest friends and family.
The Grammy winner is known for making her historical comeback in the 1980s after leaving her abusive husband and musical collaborator, Ike Turner. The music legend is renowned for her long list of top hits and decades of delighting fans with her music.
Recent reports state that Turner, who was coping with complications from a kidney transplant, had pre-planned her own funeral. Furthermore, she reportedly wanted it to surpass Aretha Franklin’s funeral.
Tina Turner Reportedly Pre-Planned A More Edgy Funeral
Following the tragic death of the legendary singer, Tina Turner at the age of 83, funeral arrangements have been made public. The Swiss singer, whose real name was Anna Mae Bullock, passed away on Wednesday in Switzerland at her home in Küsnacht, close to Zurich, following a protracted illness.
According to information provided to Radar Online, Turner wanted her funeral to surpass that of Aretha Franklin’s. In 2018, a source said:
“Tina’s not about to let Aretha upstage her in death! They were heated rivals in life.”
Turner was experiencing health problems at the time, months after her husband, Erwin Bach had donated his kidney to her.
The Proud Mary singer then said:
“I don’t mind the thought of dying” and was determined to go out in style.”
According to the insider, Turner wanted to ensure that her farewell “eclipses Aretha’s!”
Franklin, who was known as the ‘Queen of Soul’ for a long time, passed away in 2018 and was reportedly upset about Beyoncé calling Turner “The Queen” at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
When Did Their Feud Actually Begin?
According to sources, the feud between the icons actually started with rumors that Aretha Franklin had an affair with Tina Turner’s violent husband, Ike Turner before the couple’s divorce in 1978!
When Tina Turner’s comeback album, Private Dancer, knocked Franklin off the charts in the 1980s, Ain’t No Way singer and Ike Turner allegedly continued their relationship.
According to a source:
“They [Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin] NEVER had a good relationship.”
Another insider claimed that Turner used the occasion for her “swan song to kick a little dirt on her rival’s grave.”
Further, in 2018, a source claimed:
“Tina’s picking a designer wardrobe for her to wear as she’s lying in repose, a custom hearse, a string of top performers, and an amazing gravesite that will overshadow Aretha’s!”
Regardless, the two legendary musical gems are no longer with us. Tina Turner died on May 24, 2023, and Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018. It is precise to say that they have enchanted millions of fans all over the world with their music and unbridled passion for life, inspiring today’s stars to greatness.
In the entertainment industry, Turner was undoubtedly one of the most well-known and recognizable names. Turner has worked with some of the best artists in the world throughout her career, including her first husband, musician Ike Turner.
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Source- Radar Online
