Tina Turner, the iconic singer and global superstar, sadly passed away recently at the age of 81. She was remembered for her music and her boundless passion for life, which enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Yet few are aware of the incredible story behind a lifesaving organ donation made by her husband Erwin Bach back in 2017.
Having been hospitalized after suffering a stroke, Tina Turner was diagnosed with kidney disease and underwent nine months of dialysis treatment without success. In desperate need of a donor, her husband stepped forward and took the necessary tests to determine if he could be a suitable match. Thankfully, Erwin turned out to be compatible and so the pair went ahead with the transplant in April 2017.
Turner spoke fondly of her husband’s act of generosity in her autobiography, saying, “The best moment was when Erwin came rolling into my room in his wheelchair…He somehow managed to look good, even handsome, as he greeted me with an energetic: ‘Hi, darling!’ I was so emotional – happy, overwhelmed and relieved that we’d come through this alive.”
The couple had been together since 1986, though it wasn’t until 2013 that they eventually tied the knot in Switzerland. They had a seventeen-year gap between them.
Tina and Erwin’s story is a reminder of the power of true love, and serves as a testament to the incredible man who saved Turner’s life with his selfless donation. It’s safe to say that their beautiful romance will live on forever in our hearts.
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