By Mark Gray
10:00pm PDT, May 26, 2023
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Tina Turner, one of the most transcendent names in music, died at 83 on May 24. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow," her rep said in a statement. "Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly." Throughout her career, the "What's Love Got To Do With It" icon overcame hardships and domestic abuse to become of the most popular artists of all time.
After the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll's death, many from the entertainment world publicly mourned her death on social media. Keep reading to see how she's being remembered...
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"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. 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. Once she claimed her freedom from years of domestic abuse, her life became a clarion call for triumph.
I'm grateful for her courage, for showing us what victory looks like wearing Manolo's and a leather miniskirt. She once shared with me that when her time came to leave this earth, she would not be afraid, but excited and curious. Because she had learned how to LIVE surrounded by her beloved husband, Erwin, and friends. I am a better woman, a better human, because her life touched mine. She was indeed simply the best." —Oprah Winfrey
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"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? 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. 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.' I shall hold these words close to my heart for the rest of my days. I am honored to have known Tina Turner. I am humbled to have helped show her to the world. So on today, while we mourn the loss of this iconic voice and presence, she gave us more than we could have ever asked. She gave us her whole self. And Tina Turner is a gift that that will always be 'simply the best.' Angels sing thee to thy rest…Queen." –Angela Bassett, who played Tina in the 1993 biopic "What's Love Got to Do With It"
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"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." –Mick Jagger
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"Shocked. Saddened. Sending condolences to Tina Turner's family and loved ones." –Diana Ross
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"I'll never forget this day at the Legends Ball when I met Tina Turner! She rearranged me with her conversation, her spirit, her depth of character, her grace and most of all her ability to be ordinary and a LEGEND at the time! The world will be missing one bright light tonight!" –Halle Berry
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"Sad to hear we have lost Tina Turner. She had been ill for a long time, and struggling to stay in touch with old friends. She will have some peace now," The Who co-founder and guitarist Pete Townshend told People magazine, going on to call Tina — who played the Acid Queen in The Who's 1975 film "Tommy" — an "astonishing performer" and an "astounding singer" as well as an "R&B groundbreaker."
He continued, "We don't want to say too much about Ike Turner — her abusive husband — but her early records with him were simply out of this world. She always took flight when she worked with him, leaving him like a fifth wheel, chipping away at his basic riffs. When she was finally free of him her work ascended to new even higher heights. It didn't seem possible."
Pete added, "If you ever had the privilege of seeing Tina perform live you will know how utterly scary she could be. She was an immense presence. A female Little Richard. She seemed like a giant: shaking, sexual, physical and stunningly beautiful. In the flesh she was fragile, vulnerable and a truly sweet and empathetic person."
Pete wrote the track "Acid Queen," which Tina released as a U.K. single. "It is often my job to sing that song with The Who, so she always comes into my mind. It isn't easy to deal with," he told People. "The song is about abuse at the hands of an evil woman. How she turned that song on its head! All the anger of her years as a victim exploded into fire and bluster and a magnificent and crazy cameo role that will always stay with me."
He concluded, "She has been in my mind for the last 10 years. I kept meaning to track her down, and see how she was. I truly thought she would live forever."
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"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…" –Mariah Carey
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"Heaven has gained an angel. Rest in Paradise Tina Turner. Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all." –Ciara
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"SIMPLY THE BEST BEST BEST. WE LOVE YOU TINA" –Andy Cohen
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"Omg, I just saw that Tina Turner passed. Legend & Icon & that doesn't even scratch the surface. May she rest in perfect peace & may her legacy of brilliance & resilience live on forever. #SimplyTheBest" –Nicki Minaj
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"This is a sad day for music. The Queen of Rock'n'Roll has passed. Tina Turner, we honor you ! Your legacy will live forever. U showed us all what it means to have the grit and determination to never stop, no matter what life throws our way ! Thank u for all you've given us. Now rest in peace." –Jennifer Hudson
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"I just heard about Tina Turner's passing, and it hit my heart. I'm immediately hearing THAT VOICE, I'm seeing THAT ENERGY, and I'm feeling that strength, sensuality, determination, and passion. That LIFE FORCE. I'm grateful that we have the music and the performances — the source for SO much of what you hear and see in countless other artists to this day. A matchless imprint. Thank you for everything you gave Tina." –Keith Urban
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"Today, the world has lost so much… a beautiful soul, a vanguard of an artist, a piece of our hearts. Thank you, Tina. We love you." –Lynda Carter
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"RIP @tinaturner. A force of nature whose voice and charisma moves rivers and mountains. You are simply the best." –Michael Bolton
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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." –Bette Midler
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"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." –John Fogerty
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"Tina, an incredible woman, a genuine singer, a one of a kind talent, I am honoured to have known her. RIP Tina" –Tom Jones
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"It feels so unreal. @tinaturner has always just BEEN. She IS vitality and life. She epitomizes resilience and grit. There is NO ONE like her. She has to be spoken of in PRESENT tense. She is an ICON. I am so sad to hear this news. So very sad." –Yvette Nicole Brown
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"Oh this one is so very sad. What an Icon. What a life. What a huge force in music of all kinds. Emulated by rockstars for decades. Crossed every boundary. I'm so grateful I got to shake her hand and see her immortal smile. Rock on forever #TinaTurner" –Melissa Etheridge
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"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." –Forest Whitaker
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"Rest in peace to one of my favorite artists of all time, the legendary queen of rock n' roll Tina Turner. I've seen her many many times and hands down, she gave one of the best live shows I've ever seen. She always gave you your moneys worth." –Erving "Magic" Johnson
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"God bless you Tina, the Queen Of Rock And Soul and a dear friend to our family. Love and prayers to all of Tina's family, friends and loved ones #tinaturner @tinaturner" –Ronnie Wood
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"Tina Turner, dead at 83 – it doesn't seem possible. She seemed like too strong a life force. She overcame…everything. Embodied strength, resilience, beauty, sass, warmth, dignity, TALENT! Along w/so many, I will treasure her music & legacy forever." –Megyn Kelly
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"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…" –Maria Shriver
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"RIP @tinaturner. My condolences to Erwin and Tina's family. 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 gift of…" –Bryan Adams
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"I had the pleasure of backing up #TinaTurner when she surprised everyone at Live Aid and hit the stage with @MickJagger. Pure energy, dynamic singer, and one-of-a-kind performer. The music world just lost a true queen of soul" –John Oates
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"I am so profoundly sad abt the death of the indomitable force that was #TinaTurner. Some of you know I was married very young to a man involved in the music business. When we 1st met, he & his partners were getting ready to open a nightclub in Dallas called Soul City. On our first date, we went to a club to talk to an act they wanted to open the club. That act was #IkeAndTinaTurner… They blew me away! They opened the club for us & played a few times a year. Imagine that amazing act, legs flailing, in a 400 seat house. We used to go to dinner and I would see them several times a year. I remember being backstage when Ike grabbed her by the back of the neck & rammed her head into a wall. I was 17. I had never seen anything like that. I was scared & appalled. She just blew it off & went out singing and dancing, with those amazing legs. She had my heart and I adored her. What a talent! What a woman! What a life!" –Morgan Fairchild
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"A force of nature and a legend. Rest in peace, Tina Turner." –Elijah Wood
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"May God rest your soul, Tina Turner" –Ellen Barkin
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"RIP Tina Turner. One of our greatest RocknSoul voices, performers, and stories. She lives forever in the Underground Garage." –Stevie Van Zandt
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"I'm so sorry to hear about Tina Turner. I loved Tina and her voice and energy – she was one of the greats. "River Deep, Mountain High" will always be one of my favorite songs. And nothing beats her version of "Proud Mary." I loved her musical too. Love & Mercy." –Brian Wilson
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"A life to celebrate… Rest In Peace Queen Tina Turner" –Holly Robinson Peete
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"Damn. RIP Tina Turner. Force of nature. The best at being the one and only Tina Turner." –Marc Maron
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"This one hits way too hard. #riptinaturner" –Josh Gad
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"This hits hard!" –Sheryl Lee Ralph
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"I am so, so very sad to hear of the passing of @TinaTurner, the iconic legend who paved the way for so many women in rock music, black and white. She did with great dignity & success what very few would even have dared to do in her time and in that genre of music #TinaTurner" –Gloria Gaynor
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"Very sad to hear about the passing of Tina Turner. Her talent was beyond measure." –John Cleese
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"Love live the Queen! RIP Tina Turner" –Wendall Pierce
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"Ugh. This is so sad. She was someone who seemed like we'd have her forever. What a huge huge loss. There will never be another like her. Rest in power, Tina." –Paul Feig
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"Tina Turner. Icon and Queen of Rock and Roll. A life of triumph and power, in voice, spirit, and impact. May she rest in peace. This one hits hard." –Dan Rather
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"The magnificent Tina Turner has left us." –Mia Farrow
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"Damn. She was supposed to live forever. 'Simply The Best.'" –Don Lemon
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"Legends never die. They live on in our collective psyche forever. Thank you for enriching our lives, Tina. Rest in power… #tinaturner 1939-2023" –Cary Elwes
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"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
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"my heart is broken @tinaturner was one of the most important influences in rock n roll & survival of any woman in the business i will love her forever" –Sandra Bernhard
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"Tina Turner. One of the world's great treasures. We were lucky she existed at all." –Micheal McKean
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"RIP Tina Turner. Simply, the best." –Piers Morgan
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"Tina Turner: Simply the best." –Stephen King
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"Tina Turner was the rock legend that showed just how strong women are.. she wanted better for herself and she worked with what she had Now rest Ms. Turner.. you are simply the best..condolences to her family and fans. #tinaturner" –Loni Love
