The death of Tina Turner at the age of 83 on Wednesday, May 24, at her home in Switzerland has unleashed a wave of condolences and reactions. Her fans and closest friends were quick to express their sadness and remember the queen of rock. One of the first was Mick Jagger, the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, who praised Turner's talent and recalled how she helped him when he was young:
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. pic.twitter.com/TkG5VrdxXO— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 24, 2023
Great divas remember the queen of rock
Jagger was not the only one. Great divas of the music scene such as Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor and Alicia Keys also spoke out after hearing the news of the death of the queen of rock.
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
Beyoncé dedicates a special message to Ms. Tina Turner. 🤍#RestInPeaceTinaTurner pic.twitter.com/z1uWndOS3N
— BEYONCÉ LEGION (@BeyLegion) May 24, 2023
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) May 25, 2023
Shocked. Saddened. Sending condolences to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/FGlQfjxaGh
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) May 24, 2023
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 pic.twitter.com/HrcJj7PltI
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) May 24, 2023
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Hollywood mourns the death of Tina Turner
Actress Angela Bassett, who played Tina Turner in the biopic "What's Love Got to Do with It" centered on the life and musical career of the singer born in Tennessee in 1939, also wrote a few words. She was joined by the likes of Viola Davis, Martha Stewart and Stephen King.
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Tina Turner: Simply the best.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 24, 2023
Tina Turner, a life of great successes
In fact, Stephen King decided to use a phrase from one of Turner's greatest musical hits, "The Best." The singer will go down in history for songs like "River Deep - Mountain High," "What's Love Got to Do With It," "Proud Mary" and "Nutbush City Limits."
