Tina Turner's former husband dies · 2007-12-13 17:55
US soul legend Ike Turner, the former husband of Tina Turner, has died at the age of 76, BBC informs.
He died at his home near San Diego, California. There was no immediate word on the cause of death.
He rose to fame in the 1960s, and is best remembered for his musical partnership and stormy marriage with Tina Turner, who said he abused her.
In later years he rehabilitated his image and won his second Grammy in February for Risin' with the Blues.
He shared his only other Grammy with Tina Turner in 1972 for their cover of Proud Mary.
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