R.I.P.
Tina: Haven't Talked to Ike in 35 Years

Tina Turner's rep issued the following statement about the death of the music legend's former husband Ike.

"Tina is aware that Ike passed away earlier today," the rep told TMZ. "She has not had any contact with him in 35 years. No further comment will be made."

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151. HEY TINA. ALLWAYS A LADY FIRST

Posted at 7:23PM on Dec 13th 2007 by shuforme

152. That Ike was a monster to her. No wonder she said nothing more. I read about their relationship with him and saw the movie. He was a mean and cruel SOB. I have no sympathy for him. Let him meet his maker and atone forr his sins. bastard.

Posted at 10:47AM on Dec 13th 2007 by jo jo

153. I JUST WANT TO SAID THANK'S TO TINA FOR USEING MY LIMOUSINE SERVICE IN COLUM BUS GA,YOU GO GIRL YOUR THE BEST

Posted at 10:54AM on Dec 13th 2007 by MARIETTA

154. It's actually been 31 yrs [in 1976] since they split, but I think we can forgive the rep. [As has been mentioned, it's not like most people necessarily remember him for anything good.]

Posted at 1:36PM on Dec 13th 2007 by Dan

155. Classic qoutes:

"Eat the MF'n cake Anna Mae! Don't you want some cake bitch!!!!!"

Posted at 11:04AM on Dec 13th 2007 by OHNO

156. Funny, they did the CHER show together in 1975......that's 32 yrs.

Posted at 11:29AM on Dec 13th 2007 by sonny

157. I don't believe that. They had 2 children together she has had to speak to him. Wonder if she will attend the funeral.

Posted at 5:23PM on Dec 13th 2007 by Precious

158. Good god people for the last time- maybe the date is wrong, but did you ever think they were rounding up or exaggerating? 30, 31, 35, who cares what the exact date is! Read some of the other comments and realize this before you keep posting the same damn thing b/c you look stupid.

Posted at 11:42AM on Dec 13th 2007 by T

159.

WHAT A CLASSY LADY !!

SHE REALLY DIDN'T NEED TO SAY ANYTHING !!

HE MAY HAVE BEEN TALENTED, BECAUSE HE

WAS. BUT HE WAS STILL A HORRIBLE PERSON !

R.I.P. MR. TURNER............

Posted at 12:27PM on Dec 13th 2007 by .........

160. Tina you always show class in everything you do.Always putting your children first they still lost their father sorry for their loss.

Posted at 1:49PM on Dec 13th 2007 by jackie

161. It doesn't surprise me that Tina hasn't responded to Ike's death. Tina and Ike were best friends before getting together romantically. They had great respect for each other and shared a life and family together for many years. His drug addiction caused him to treat her terribly during their marriage. Tina forgave Ike for what he did to her. She has stated for years that she always wanted him to find success. It hurt her when she heard bad things about him and made her feel good when good things happened. In 1999, Tina attended her mothers cremation, but did not attend the funeral because she wanted the day to be about her mother. Tina still loves Ike and wants this time to be about him. Any commentary would bring the attention her way and she wants this to be about Ike.

Posted at 12:33PM on Dec 13th 2007 by Shaun

162.





WHATEVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:33PM on Dec 13th 2007 by .........

163. Everyone here was affected by the Hollywood depiction of Whats Love Got to Do With It. In releasing a statement that simply reinforces her ambivalence about someone who dragged her country ass out of he country.....why didn't she simply elect not to say anything. It complete horse %%$ to suggest she is "saying" nothing" i.e. if you don't have anything good to say.. Tina is no hero and I actually respect her les now.

Posted at 1:17PM on Dec 13th 2007 by ran

164. I second that, "What's life got to do with it? Tina Turner is a class act and would not let Ike Turner drag her into the gutter. Tina has moved on with her life in France....Congratulations to Tina for holding her head up and walking proud (She is Proud Tina)......Nothing will stop Tina Turner and is a great entertainer. We (the general public) would like to see her in a concert again on tour...maybe someday!!!!!!

Posted at 3:53PM on Dec 13th 2007 by Linda

165. In other words, she don't care. God bless her, I wouldn't care either. The man was a wife beatter. Not to mention all the money he stole from her and her label.

Posted at 1:21PM on Dec 13th 2007 by POODLE

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