This content was published on
In fact, she’s helped to bring Christmas cheer to her community by paying for some new festive lights, which cost CHF250,000. Turner has lived in Küsnacht with German record company executive and husband Erwin Bach since 1994. They married at their home in 2013, the same year that the star surrendered her American citizenship and…
“Since her death, there has been a quiet, civilised movement of people at the front gate of her estate at all hours of the day and night,” Küsnacht mayor Markus Ernst told the SonntagsZeitung newspaper.
“It seems that many people need to come and leave tributes. It’s now a kind of a pilgrimage site. The traffic on the busy Seestrasse near her house has come to a standstill.”
Ernst said he has been busy fielding numerous interviews by the world’s media in the last few days.
The local authorities have also taken measures to keep the flow of mourners safe as they visit the last home of Tina Turner.
But Ernst said it is too early to talk about a statue or permanent reminder of Turner’s life before her husband has had time to mourn.
In 2013, Turner have up her United States passport to take Swiss nationality. A year later she described how “Switzerland felt like home right away. It’s just perfect. People respect each other’s privacy here, take care of each other”.
More
More
Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner dies aged 83
This content was published on
Iconic singer Tina Turner has died at the age of 83 at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.
Should Switzerland take measures to support its struggling industries?
Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?
As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?
In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?
International hot air balloon festival draws thousands despite bad weather
This content was published on
Despite a few rainy days and the cancellation of the anniversary celebrations, the 45th International Balloon Festival wrapped up under glorious sunshine.
Swiss company supplies Serbia with surveillance technology
This content was published on
A Swiss company has supplied the Serbian government with a geolocation and eavesdropping system, the SonntagsBlick reported on Sunday.
This content was published on
A committee of Switzerland’s House of Representatives has found the people’s initiative to limit fireworks too extreme, but has suggested a counter-proposal.
UN investigators report evidence of crimes in Syria and call for national dialogue
This content was published on
UN investigators in Geneva report ample evidence of crimes in Syria and urge the regime to follow through on its promise of a national dialogue.
Swiss Trade Union warns EU deal could threaten wages
This content was published on
The Swiss Trade Union Federation warns that the new bilateral agreement between Switzerland and the EU could threaten wage protection and public services.
Credit Suisse fines from Mozambique scandal to fund victims’ compensation
This content was published on
The fines imposed on Credit Suisse for the Mozambique scandal will be allocated to a fund for the victims, amounting to $105.5 million.
This content was published on
Despite the financial crisis, champagne corks continue to pop in exclusive resorts such as St Moritz and Gstaad, which are teeming with royalty, billionaires and chalet-bound film directors. Indeed political leaders who wouldn’t have given Switzerland the time of day earlier in the year, when the alpine nation was caught up in banking secrecy and…
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.