Simply the Bravest: Tina Turner’s real legacy lies in the way she overcame shocking abuse

Human rights defender Bianca Jagger on the legendary performer who showed women how to overcome appalling adversity

Her strength let light into the darkest imaginable places (PA Media)

Tina Turner had an indomitable spirit. Her courage and endurance were an inspiration to women throughout the world and, in particular, women who are victims of domestic violence.

Her strength let light into the darkest places, especially at home when facing abuse from her then-husband, Ike Turner.

She was an electrifying force for music, but her courage was as much a definition of who she was, as her charisma and talent as a singer.