Tributes pour in after Tina Turner’s passing
With her extraordinary talent, the musician has been hailed as a singular and exceptional force of nature.
Tributes have poured in after American-born singer Tina Turner, known as ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ died at the age of 83.
According to Sky News, the singer died yesterday after a long illness at her home in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland.
Mick Jagger, Christina Aguilera, and Ciara were among those who paid tribute to Turner.
A statement from Turner’s Twitter page says: “With her music and boundless passion for life, she enchanted fans worldwide and inspired future stars. We say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us her greatest work—her music. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and boundless passion for life, she enchanted fans worldwide and inspired future stars. We say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us her greatest work; her music. Tina, we will miss you dearly. pic.twitter.com/8SihpxMe14
— TinaTurner (@tinaturner) May 24, 2023
According to the Citizen, the iconic singer had suffered a number of health issues in recent years, including cancer, a stroke, and kidney failure.
“The gutsy performer known for hits, such as We Don’t Need Another Hero, The Best, and What’s Love Got to Do With It, sold a hundred million records and was the first black female artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine,” says the publication.
Turner was married twice in her life, first to Ike Turner and then to Erwin Bach.
Coldplay opened their debut show in Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium with a cover of Proud Mary shortly after the news of Turner’s death broke.
Coldplay honors Tina Turner with a version of ‘Proud Mary’ at Barcelona Olympic Stadium #ColdplayBarcelona pic.twitter.com/2NlWho4Gio
— Gerard Escaich Folch (@gescaichfolch) May 24, 2023
Here are some of the other tributes:
I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner.
She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer. She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her. pic.twitter.com/TkG5VrdxXO— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 24, 2023
Heaven has gained an angel.
Rest in Paradise Tina Turner.
Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all. pic.twitter.com/JMxa9kBsmF— Ciara (@ciara) May 24, 2023
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Tina Turner. Her powerful voice and strength will forever be etched in our hearts and memories. She paved the way for so many of us in the music industry and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come 🤍 pic.twitter.com/Rje2gNUE2C
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) May 25, 2023
Rest in Paradise 𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐀 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑 aka 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 aka 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 ‘𝗻’ 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹
This is a video from a 1985 live Grammy performance of “What’s Love Got To With It,” which she won best record of the year. The song also went #1 on the… pic.twitter.com/OtnDQoJdEH
— Alex (@brix_rosa) May 24, 2023
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