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Tina Turner – Famous People Who Renounced U.S. Citizenship.

By · March 22, 2014 · Updated June 3, 2026

Proud Mary and the “keep on burning” lyrics is one of many mega hits of Tina Turner who was born a U.S. citizen in Tennessee.

Her fame spans multiple decades that continues today.Tina Turner

According to The Washington Post, she became a naturalized Swiss citizen in April 2013 and then “relinquished” (not renounced) her U.S. citizenship in 2013 (and is married to a German citizen):

Tina Turner formally ‘relinquishes’ U.S. citizenship

  • By Al Kamen
  • November 12, 2013 at 4:38 pm

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Patrick W. Martin

Patrick W. Martin

U.S. International Tax Lawyer · Shareholder, Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Patrick W. Martin is a U.S. tax lawyer licensed in California, Texas, and Washington, D.C., with 32+ years advising on the tax consequences of renouncing U.S. citizenship or abandoning lawful permanent residency. He served as lead counsel in Aroeste v. United States, the landmark federal case on green card holders, tax treaties, and the exit tax. Best Lawyers in America® (Tax Law), 2015–2025.

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