Fans all over the world are mourning the death of iconic musician Tina Turner, aged 83. 

And the legendary singer became an icon in Australia thanks to one of her biggest hits – Nutbush City Limits,

Many Aussies will fondly remember doing ‘The Nutbush’ at school functions, weddings and formals.

The dance was even taught in some schools back in the eighties.  

The song is an ode to Tennessee where Turner was born and raised. 

Tina Turner became an icon in Australia thanks to one of her biggest hits – Nutbush City Limits

Tina also had another connection to Australia. 

Her smash 1989 hit The Best was used to promote rugby league Down Under.

The legendary singer died at her home in Küsnach near Zurich, Switzerland, following a long, unspecified illness.

Fans all over the world are mourning the death of iconic musician Tina Turner, aged 83 

Many Aussies will fondly remember doing ‘The Nutbush’ at school functions, weddings and formals. Pictured is a Nutbush dance record attempt in 2021 in Queensland

Her representatives announced the news, saying: ‘With her the world loses a music legend and role model.’

On April 9, in what are believed to be her final public remarks, she told The Guardian how she hoped the world would remember her – and how she did not fear death.

‘How would you like to be remembered?’ the Guardian asked.

‘As the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a woman who showed other women that it is OK to strive for success on their own terms.’

The legendary singer died at her home in Küsnach near Zurich, Switzerland, following a long, unspecified illness

Asked what frightens her about getting older, she replied: ‘Nothing. This is life’s full adventure and I embrace and accept every day with what it brings.’

Sharp as ever, Turner joked about whether she’d like more sex, money or fame – ‘at my age, is there another option?’ and told how she was enjoying ‘anonymity in retirement’.

Turner is survived by two of her four sons – two preceded her in death – and her 67-year-old husband, Erwin Bach.

The pair married in 2013 after dating for nearly 30 years.

Throughout her career, Turner won eight Grammy’s from 25 nominations and three lifetime Grammy Awards. Her final stadium concert was in Sheffield, England, in 2009.

She was known for hits including Proud Mary, What’s Love Got to Do With It, and The Best.

On April 9, in what are believed to be her final public remarks, she told The Guardian how she hoped the world would remember her – and how she did not fear death. ‘As the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a woman who showed other women that it is OK to strive for success on their own terms,’ she said