'While we mourn the loss of this iconic voice and presence, she gave us more than we could have ever asked. 'Through her courage in telling her story, her commitment to stay the course in her life, no matter the sacrifice, and her determination to carve out a space in rock and roll for herself and for others who look like her, Tina Turner showed others who lived in fear what a beautiful future filled with love, compassion, and freedom should look like. She encouraged a part of me I didn't know existed.'Īctor Angela Bassett, who played Turner in a 1993 film about the singer's life, said: 'How do we say farewell to a woman who owned her pain and trauma and used it as a means to help change the world? 'She was a role model not only for me but for the world. 'She is our forever goddess of rock 'n' roll who contained a magnitude of inner strength that grew throughout her life. In a lengthy tribute posted to Instagram, Winfrey wrote: 'I started out as a fan of Tina Turner, then a full-on groupie, following her from show to show around the country, and then, eventually, we became real friends.

Oprah Winfrey remembered 'our forever goddess of rock 'n' roll' who she said was 'a role model not only for me but for the world'. The Rolling Stones' Sir Mick Jagger, who duetted with Tina Turner during Live Aid in 1985, told of his sadness at the news of her passing, writing on Twitter: Thank you for all you have done.'įellow singer Gloria Gaynor described Turner as an 'iconic legend who paved the way for so many women in rock music, black and white' and Maria Carey remembered a 'trailblazer' and 'survivor' who was an inspiration to women.ĭiana Ross said she was 'shocked' and 'saddened' by the news of Tina Turner's death, while Sir Elton John paid tribute to a 'total legend on record and on stage'. 'We are all so fortunate to have witnessed your kindness and beautiful spirit that will forever remain. You are the epitome of passion and power. 'I am so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way. 'Overcoming adversity, and even abuse, she built a career for the ages and a life and legacy that were entirely hers.'īeyonce shared a tribute to Tina Turner on her website alongside a picture of the pair's 2008 duet at the Grammy Awards. 'In addition to being a once-in-a-generation talent that changed American music forever, Tina’s personal strength was remarkable,' Mr Biden said.

The White House issued a statement lamenting the “incredibly sad news” for the communities who loved Turner and US President Joe Biden remarked on the singer's 'remarkable' strength. It was a privilege and an honour to have been a close friend as well as her manager for more than 30 years,” he said, adding that he would miss the star “deeply”.

'From the first day I met her in 1980, she believed in herself completely when few others did at that time.

Tributes poured in, including from her manager of thirty years, Roger Davies, who described her as a “unique and remarkable force of nature, with her strength, incredible energy and immense talent”. There will be a private funeral ceremony attended by close friends and family, they said. “With her music and her inexhaustible vitality, Tina Turner thrilled millions of fans and inspired many artists of subsequent generations,” they added.

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