American singer, 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.'”
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.””
Elton John called Turner “untouchable” and one of the world’s “most exciting and electric performers.”
R&B star Ciara wrote, “Heaven has gained an angel.”
Others who posted tributes included Diana Ross, Bette Middler, Diane Warren, George Takei, Maria Shriver and Mia Farrow.
Others who posted tributes included Diana Ross, Bette Middler, Diane Warren, George Takei, Maria Shriver and Mia Farrow.
Tina Turner died from natural causes at her home in Switzerland. The legendary singer passed away at the age of 83 in Küsnach near Zurich.
