After the announcement of Tina Turner's death, we look back at the time she lit up Ipswich with an iconic performance at Portman Road. 

The singer died peacefully at home aged 83 on Wednesday. 

Ipswich Star: Thousands of people turned out to watch Tina Turner at Portman RoadThousands of people turned out to watch Tina Turner at Portman Road (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Star: Tina Turner performed to a packed Portman Road in 1990Tina Turner performed to a packed Portman Road in 1990 (Image: Newsquest)

In a statement, a representative for Tina Turner said: “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland."

In 1990, Tina Turner became the first musician to perform at Portman Road, a historic moment for the town. 

Ipswich Star: Tina Turner performed a 19-song set at Portman RoadTina Turner performed a 19-song set at Portman Road (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Star: Crowd gathering outside Portman Road before Tina Turner concertCrowd gathering outside Portman Road before Tina Turner concert (Image: Newsquest)

The ground was transformed and thousands of fans turned out to see one of the world's biggest stars perform some of her most iconic songs. 

She blew away the audience with a 19 song set list packed with hits like Proud Mary, What's Love Got To Do With It, The Best and Let's Stay Together.