Tina Turner is hoping a new documentary will help fans accept her desire to ease into retirement.
The singer, 81, quit touring in 2009, 10 years after her final studio album was released.
She is now based in Zurich with husband of 27 years Erwin Bach, who features in and is an executive producer on the documentary, titled Tina.
The candid documentary premieres on Foxtel Movies at 11am Sunday March 28 and is available to watch on demand.
“I think my farewell started already in 2009 when I retired from performing,” Turner told News Corp exclusively.
“The documentary gives me a chance to complete the telling of my story – it’s out there now for everyone to see and I hope it answers all the questions. But my fans and I will always have a special relationship that lives on in the music and memories. The feelings we share aren’t going away.
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