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'How old is Tina Turner?' ask online fans after Grammys

Ike Turner passes away                                                                               Pic: PA Photos

Ike Turner passes away Pic: PA Photos

Singer's age becomes hot topic of performance with Beyonce

Fans across the internet have being asking “how old is Tina Turner?” in massive numbers following last night’s (February 10) Grammy Awards.

Tina Turner performed live with Beyonce, playing three songs at the 50th awards show.

Following the performance though the question “How old is Tina Turner?” has become one of the most searched items online.

According to Google Trends, which tracks terms used across the company's search engines, the topic has gone “volcanic”, peaking at 6pm (PST) as the ceremony took place.

For the record, Turner was born on 26 November 1939, making her currently 68 years old.


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jessie-lou 

Feb 12, 2008

looks good for her age just shows what money can do for yer!

seashell 

Feb 12, 2008

if she'd stayed with ike she would never have made 40, cos he'd probably have killed her so she is to be doubly applauded:)

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