On March 27, HBO Max released the Tina Turner documentary. Amid this, people have been wondering who Rhonda Graam was. Here’s a look at her relationship with Tina.
The documentary takes a deep dive into Tina’s life and allows people to see a side of her like never before. Right from the highs through the lows, Tina faced everything with a strong will and with the support of her assistant and friend, Rhonda.
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Who was Rhonda Graam?
Rhonda was a long-time assistant of Tina. The pair managed to turn their professional relationship into a personal one. Before becoming Tina’s assistant, Rhonda was a fan of the singer. She took on the professional role in 1964.
She continued to stand by Tina’s side when the singer split from Ike Turner. Rhonda worked as Tina’s road manager from 1976 to 1983. Following this, she took on the role of Tina’s personal assistant until her retirement in 2009.
Their relationship continued to grow and stood strong as Tina married Erwin Bach in 2013. In fact, Rhonda was the maid of honor at Tina’s wedding.
Rhonda passed away on January 13, 2021. Until then, Tina and Rhonda’s relationship continued to grow as the two spent a lot of time together.
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Rhonda Graam’s death explored
It is unclear how Rhonda died. Tina broke her silence on Rhonda’s death in a statement that read: “I am heartbroken. Rhonda was my dear friend and confidant. She believed in me before anyone else did and I will sorely miss her kind heart, humor, and wise counsel. I will forever cherish her friendship.”
Rhonda had been vocal about her relationship with Tina. She often applauded the singer for being professional all the time. Rhonda admitted she became close to Tina quite easily, and that soon grew into a strong friendship.
There is no doubt Rhonda played a crucial role in making sure Tina succeeded. She was often responsible for booking shows of Tina and making sure everything goes smoothly.
Speaking about her relationship with Tina, Rhonda said in an interview: “It was more like family to me. I mean, her mother used to call me her other daughter. We were that close and still is.”
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