Tina Turner revealed the secret to a life well-lived mere weeks before her death.
The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll — who died Wednesday at the age of 83 — cryptically told British Vogue in an interview published on April 17 about how she managed to live fully despite all the hardships she had endured.
“What does well-lived mean?” she replied to the question, going on to explain, “My life has been full, but with lots of sad times that I now forgive and strive to forget.
“Maybe that’s the answer: to keep moving forward, to let go and aim to fill your life with love,” she added. “That is where I am now, and I am grateful.”
In the same interview, Turner was asked what “advice” she would give her younger self.
“I would tell myself to stay strong and continue wanting more and fighting for it all! It will come, and it will be worth the wait!” she told the magazine.
The legendary singer’s death was announced via her Instagram account alongside a black-and-white portrait.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the caption read.
“With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow.”
The caption continued, “Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
A specific cause of death has not yet been disclosed; however, her rep said she had battled a “long illness.”
The “Proud Mary” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” hitmaker is survived by her second husband, Erwin Bach, and two of her four children.
