Tina Turner, superstar singer and icon, died Wednesday at her home in Switzerland. She was 83.
Musicians, celebrities and fans quickly took to social media to post their thoughts and memories of the singer.
Singer Beyonce Knowles-Carter wrote on her website, “My beloved queen. I love you endlessly. I’m so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way. You are strength and resilience. You are the epitome of power and passion. We are all so fortunate to have witnessed your kindness and beautiful spirit that will forever remain. Thank you for all you have done.”
Angela Bassett, who portrayed Turner in the 1993 film, “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” shared “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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Singer Mariah Carey wrote, “To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere. Her music will continue to inspire generations to come. Rest in Peace, Queen.”
The words legendary, iconic, diva, and superstar are often overused and yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more - an incredible performer, musician and trailblazer. To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere. Her music will continue to… pic.twitter.com/ur7djmFHnW
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 24, 2023
Singer Lizzo shared a clip of her onstage in Phoenix, Arizona, paying tribute to Turner.
FOR TINA???? pic.twitter.com/N0gGZcoLGU
— FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) May 25, 2023
R&B star Ciara wrote, “Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all.”
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
Diana Ross shared a photo with Turner.
Shocked. Saddened. Sending condolences to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/FGlQfjxaGh
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) May 24, 2023
Oprah Winfrey shared two posts on Instagram writing, “She is our forever goddess of rock ‘n’ roll who contained a magnitude of inner strength that grew throughout her life. She was a role model not only for me but for the world. She encouraged a part of me I didn’t know existed.”
Singer and actress Janelle Monae shared, “You are the true epitome of a rockstar that gave your all this lifetime. You inspire me to give mine.”
Tina. I owe you so much. You are the true epitome of a rockstar that gave your all this lifetime. You inspire me to give mine. You taught us lessons and what true transformative power through honesty and vulnerability look like. you pushed the limits of who we could be and how… pic.twitter.com/YRHeu6GCN4
— Janelle Monáe???????????????????? (@JanelleMonae) May 24, 2023
Musician Kim Gordon wrote “Turner the best performer ever. She sang and danced like her heart was going to explode.”
Debbie Harry of Blondie wrote “Tina was a great inspiration to me when I was starting out and remains so to this day. Love you Tina. RIP.”
"I was a benefactor of the energy, creativity and talents of Tina Turner. A woman who started in rural Nutbush, TN cotton fields and worked her way to the very top. Tina was a great inspiration to me when I was starting out and remains so to this day. Love you Tina. RIP.” —DH pic.twitter.com/2sqg0biujc
— Debbie Harry/BLONDIE (@BlondieOfficial) May 24, 2023
Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O wrote: “you, my very first introduction to a rock Goddess, the sheer power of your irrepressible spirit seared in forever.”
Dionne Warwick remembered her friend.
Another longtime friend has made her transition. 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. My condolences to her husband and other members of her family. Rest in Peace my friend! pic.twitter.com/RsGNfzD02C
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) May 24, 2023
Mick Jagger remembered Turner as wonderful friend and shared photos of them together.
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
Singer Bryan Adams, another singer who gained fame in the 80s, thanked her for bringing him on a tour.
RIP my dear @tinaturner I'll be forever grateful for you bringing me on tour, going in the studio together and most of all, being your friend. Thank you for being the inspiration to millions of people around the world for speaking your truth and giving us the gift of your… pic.twitter.com/KfD83r86rv
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) May 25, 2023
John Fogerty, who wrote “Proud Mary,” which Turner covered in 1971, shared a video of Turner singing the hit song.
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
Elton John shared a photo on Instagram and wrote, “A total legend on record and on stage. She was untouchable.”
Performer Tom Jones share a photo and wrote that Turner was an “incredible woman, a genuine singer, a one of a kind talent.”
Tina, an incredible woman, a genuine singer, a one of a kind talent, I am honoured to have known her. RIP Tina pic.twitter.com/70iceQjLxm
— Tom Jones (@RealSirTomJones) May 24, 2023
Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan called Turner “legendary.”
RIP to the legendary Tina Turner pic.twitter.com/Pgh2pXbVn3
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) May 24, 2023
Viola Davis shared a clip of Turner performing.
Bette Midler wrote that Turner “was an absolutely brilliant performer and inspiration to us all.”
Maria Shriver wrote that “Turner was iconic, talented, and fierce.”
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
Mia Farrow called Turner “magnificent.”
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— Mia Farrow ????️???? ????????????☘️ (@MiaFarrow) May 24, 2023
Actor Forest Whitaker remembered Turner as icon.
Tina Turner was an icon, whom we loved for her voice, her dancing, and her spirit. As we honor her, let’s also reflect on her resilience, and think about all the greatness that can follow our darkest days. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, Tina. You’re simply the best. pic.twitter.com/CZyaItp4Cb
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) May 24, 2023
President Joe Biden wrote that she was a once-in-a-generation talent.
Before she was the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner was a farmer’s daughter in Tennessee. As a child, she sang in the church choir before becoming one of the most successful recording artists of all time.
— President Biden (@POTUS) May 24, 2023
In addition to being a once-in-a-generation talent that changed…
Former President Barack Obama wrote Turner was “raw, powerful, unstoppable.”
Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself—speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never… pic.twitter.com/qXl2quZz1c
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 24, 2023
Former President Bill Clinton wrote about meeting Turner at a show in 1984.
My statement on the passing of Tina Turner. pic.twitter.com/W4dextsssR
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) May 24, 2023
NASA tweeted a picture of a sparkling galaxy and wrote, “Her legacy will forever live among the stars.”
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
Magic Johnson wrote that Turner’s “legacy will continue on through all high-energy performing artists.”
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
Author Stephen King wrote “Simply the best.”
Tina Turner: Simply the best.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 24, 2023
