Tina Turner, the iconic singer, celebrated her 81st birthday, reflecting on a life marked by both triumphs and tribulations. Raised in NutBush by sharecropper parents, she fondly remembers a modest but comfortable upbringing. Despite early family hardships, she entered the spotlight with hits like “Simply The Best.”

Turner’s rise to fame began unexpectedly in Missouri when Ike Turner recognized her potential. Over six decades, she garnered numerous accolades, including a Grammy. However, her success was juxtaposed with personal struggles. Battling kidney failure, cancer, and a stroke, she triumphed over adversity, even undergoing colon removal due to cancer.

In a recent interview, Turner shared her perspective on life’s challenges: “I know that my medical adventure is far from over… Good came out of bad. Joy came out of pain.” HBO’s new documentary provides a final platform for her to bid farewell, encapsulating the extraordinary journey of an enduring music legend.