Tina Turner Funeral: Former Personal Assistant Reveals What Singer Would've Wanted

One of her former assistants revealed the funeral arrangements for the late Tina Turner.

In accordance with the singer's wishes, Eddy "Armani" Hampton said that it is to be an intimate gathering of close family members only (via Mirror).

Having worked as her assistant for over 20 years, he noted that Tina preferred not having any kind of public ceremony.

Though Eddy had kept in contact with the star following her move to Kusnacht, Switzerland, in 1994, he was sure her cremation plans would be a small and exclusive event.

The former aide said, "Only her closest pals and manager will attend."

He specified, "It won't be a big family gathering."

Nonetheless, he anticipated there would inevitably be some sort of memorial concert or tribute in honor of the late singer afterward.

Eddy was a supportive figure in Tina Turner's life throughout her challenging marriage to Ike Turner until eventually, after much struggle, she found love and companionship in Erwin Bach.

Ultimately, he was at her side when she passed away due to natural causes last week in Switzerland.

Sitting in London, Eddy ruminated on how Tina had managed to move forward after her sons tragically passed away.

Raymond committed suicide at 59 in 2018, and Ronnie lost his battle with cancer four years later, aged 62.

Despite the hardship, she found solace by taking up guardianship of Ike's two boys - Ike Jr. and Michael - although contact became limited when she moved to Switzerland.

Tina Turner Death

Sadly, after a prolonged period of poor health, one of music's biggest stars passed away in her sleep at her home in Switzerland.

This news came as a shock to many around the globe who had admired and appreciated her work for so long.

Regrettably, it was confirmed that the 83-year-old has been struggling with multiple illnesses for a lengthy period. Reportedly, she has endured a stroke and other health issues, such as kidney disease and intestinal cancer, which came to light in 2016.

Sadly, these well-documented conditions have taken a toll on poor the award-winning singer and her family.

In an unexpected turn of events, it was reported that a musical giant had passed away in her sleep at her abode close to Zurich, Switzerland. This news took many aback, yet few knew she had been silently grappling with ill health for some time.

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