Tributes pour in for Tina Turner: "Every note she sang shook the room and shook your soul"
Tina Turner, one of the world's most successful and iconic entertainers, died Wednesday at the age of 83. The "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," whose career spanned decades, had amassed generations of fans, and musicians, actors and politicians were quick to post tributes following news of her death.
Actress Angela Bassett, who played Turner in the 1993 biographical film "What's Love Got To Do With It," wrote on Instagram: "Tina Turner showed others who lived in fear what a beautiful future filled with love, compassion, and freedom should look like. Her final words to me — for me — were 'You never mimicked me. Instead, you reached deep into your soul, found your inner Tina, and showed her to the world.'"
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President Biden said in a statement that Turner was "a once-in-a-generation talent that changed American music forever."
"She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself," former President Barack Obama tweeted.
"You are the epitome of power and passion," Beyoncé wrote in a tribute on her website, calling Turner "my beloved queen." Beyoncé included a picture of her and Turner sharing the stage at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008. Beyoncé honored Turner at the 2005 Kennedy Awards with a rendition of "Proud Mary."
Motown founder Berry Gordy said in a statement that her "impact on music and entertainment will live on forever. She was a true original, a true superstar."
Dionne Warwick said in a statement: "Not only will I miss that eternal ball of energy named Tina Turner but the entire world will also find this void in their lives. ... Rest in Peace my friend!"
Singer Bryan Adams, who recorded the duet "It's Only Love" with Turner in 1985, wrote, "I'll be forever grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends."
RIP @tinaturner The world just lost one hell of a powerhouse woman. I'll be forever grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends. Thank you for being the inspiration to millions of people around the world for speaking your truth and giving us the… pic.twitter.com/Lfat1OiBj3
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) May 24, 2023
Mick Jagger posted a picture of Turner and him performing together. "I'm so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer," Jagger wrote. "She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her."
Turner toured with The Rolling Stones in the late 60s and performed with Jagger at Live Aid in 1985.
I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner.
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 24, 2023
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
"I had the chance to join Tina onstage during her "Wildest Dreams" tour and felt a glimpse of her enchanted world," Oprah Winfrey wrote. "I was so nervous that my knees were actually knocking together."
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Elton John called Turner "untouchable" and one of the world's "most exciting and electric performers."
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John Fogerty, who wrote "Proud Mary," which Turner covered in 1971 — winning a Grammy Award the following year — wrote that he was "deeply sad" to hear about her death.
"I loved her version of Proud Mary!" Fogerty added. "It was different and fantastic. I was also so happy because she chose my song and it was her breakthrough record. I was so honored. I am also grateful I was on stage with her playing Proud Mary. Keep rollin' on the river. Rest in peace, Tina."
So deeply sad to hear about Tina Turner's passing… I loved her version of Proud Mary! It was different and fantastic. I was also so happy because she chose my song and it was her breakthrough record. pic.twitter.com/pH1Qt8u25Y
— John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) May 24, 2023
R&B star Ciara wrote, "Heaven has gained an angel."
Heaven has gained an angel.
— Ciara (@ciara) May 24, 2023
Rest in Paradise Tina Turner.
Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all. pic.twitter.com/JMxa9kBsmF
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame wrote, "Tina Turner worked hard to reimagine the role of a Black woman in rock & roll — one that was firmly placed front and center," noting that Turner was a two-time inductee — first in 1991 as part of Ike and Tina Turner, the musical act comprised of Turner and her ex-husband, Ike, and then again in 2021 as a solo superstar.
(1/3) In Memoriam: Two-time Inductee Tina Turner worked hard to reimagine the role of a Black woman in rock & roll — one that was firmly placed front and center. During her time in the duo Ike and Tina Turner (inducted in 1991), her electric onstage presence forever raised the pic.twitter.com/mNkKB7O1l5
— Rock Hall (@rockhall) May 24, 2023
"Music legend Tina Turner sparkled across the stage and into millions of hearts as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Her legacy will forever live among the stars," NASA tweeted with a picture of a sparkling galaxy.
Simply the best. Music legend Tina Turner sparkled across the stage and into millions of hearts as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Her legacy will forever live among the stars. pic.twitter.com/W0OGq61vwT
— NASA (@NASA) May 24, 2023
Others who posted tributes included Diana Ross, Bette Middler, Diane Warren, George Takei, Maria Shriver and Mia Farrow.
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Our beloved #TinaTurner has died. From #Nutbush to the top, she was an absolutely brilliant performer and inspiration to us all. May flights of angels sing her to her rest, but if I know Tina, she is singing lead.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) May 24, 2023
A Survivor and a Badass. Every note she sang shook the room and shook your soul. There will never be another like her. Shake the roof off of Heaven Tina Turner🎤🔥💔
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) May 24, 2023
A true legend has passed. Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. She was our River Deep and our Mountain High, the Private Dancer in our hearts. She showed us that love really does has everything to do with it, and that we really did need another hero. And she was it. Rest now,…
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) May 24, 2023
Tina Turner was iconic, talented, and fierce. What a journey. What a life, filled with great highs and great lows. She left an abusive marriage. She found love again. She made her way in this world, selling millions of albums. She became a mother, she experienced terrible… pic.twitter.com/Es5fKZMGZL
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) May 24, 2023
The magnificent Tina Turner has left us. 💔 pic.twitter.com/0FW16o4kZC
— Mia Farrow 🏳️🌈 🌻🇺🇸☘️ (@MiaFarrow) May 24, 2023
Tina would have so much energy during her performances and was a true entertainer. She created the blueprint for other great entertainers like Janet Jackson and Beyoncé and her legacy will continue on through all high-energy performing artists. Cookie and I are praying for her… pic.twitter.com/tFpWfj8clC
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 24, 2023
Tina Turner: Simply the best.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 24, 2023
Mr Armani pays tribute to the great #TinaTurner pic.twitter.com/IFvVwAHM4s
— Armani (@armani) May 24, 2023
Throughout her extraordinary life, Tina Turner broke barriers, redefined music, and inspired the world to dance. She was an icon, a transcendent talent, and she will be missed. pic.twitter.com/UcCuHsUT4u
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) May 24, 2023
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