Tributes pour in for legendary singer Tina Turner after her death at her home in Switzerland at 83
News of Tina Turner’s death on Wednesday led to an outpouring of grief and tributes from her adoring fans and grieving friends.
The legendary hitmaker died earlier in the day at her home in Switzerland, her publicist revealed, although a cause of death was not initially revealed.
On social media, The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who had collaborated on stage with Turner multiple times, shared photos of himself duetting with her while paying tribute to his ‘wonderful friend.’
‘I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. She was truly and enormously talented performer and singer,’ he gushed. ‘She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her.
He included a photo of the two singing his Jacksons collaboration State Of Shock and the classic Rolling Stones tune It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll (But I Like It) in Philadelphia at a 1985 Live Aid performance.
Saying goodbye: News of Tina Turner’s death on Wednesday led to an outpouring of grief and tributes from her adoring fans and grieving friends. The singer died earlier in the day at her home in Switzerland, her publicist revealed; seen in 2009 in London
Sharing the microphone: Mick Jagger, who had collaborated on stage with Turner multiple times, shared photos of himself duetting with her while paying tribute to his ‘wonderful friend’
Two titans of the stage: He included a photo of the two singing his Jacksons collaboration State Of Shock and the classic Rolling Stones tune It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll (But I Like It) in Philadelphia at a 1985 Live Aid performance
Another black-and-white photo that appeared to date from the 1970s featured Jagger playfully leaning against Turner, who sizzled in leather pants and ocelot-print boots.
Diana Ross is one of the few singers who could truly be said to be a peer of Turner’s, and she wrote that she was ‘shocked’ and ‘saddened’ to hear of his death.
‘Sending condolences to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones,’ she added while posting a photo of the two together.
The Three Degrees frontwoman Sheila Ferguson joined the chorus of stars and fans paying tribute.
‘My darling friend @tinaturner has died. OMG, I’m beside myself,’ Ferguson wrote while sharing a photo of Turner rocking out on stage in a blue tasseled dress.
‘The times we shared over decades, her impact on the music industry, love of family & friends, insatiable humour, love of life. Damn, I miss you already. That’s all I can say now.
Fellow singer Ciara wrote that the groundbreaking superstar had been an inspiration to her.
‘Heaven has gained an angel. Rest in paradise Tina Turner. Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all,’ she wrote lovingly.
Goofing around: Another black-and-white photo that appeared to date from the 1970s featured Jagger playfully leaning against Turner, who sizzled in leather pants and ocelot-print boots
Legends: Diana Ross is one of the few singers who could truly be said to be a peer of Turner’s, and she wrote that she was ‘shocked’ and ‘saddened’ to hear of her death.
A hole in her heart: The singer Sheila Ferguson called Turner her friend as she paid tribute to him on social media. ‘Damn, I miss you already,’ she wrote
Leading the way: Fellow singer Ciara wrote that the groundbreaking superstar had been an inspiration to her
Honored: Kelly Rowland thanked Turner for ‘giving us your all’ while calling her a ‘Queen’
Kelly Rowland thanked Turner for ‘giving us your all’ while calling her a ‘Queen.’
‘We love you!’ she added, while including Turner’s birth name, Anna Mae Bullock.
Mia Farrow shared two black-and-white photos of Tina, one calming image in which the singer closed her eyes, along with an older photo in which her piercing gaze looked directly into the camera.
‘The magnificent Tina Turner has left us,’ she wrote, adding a broken heart emoji.
Star Trek icon George Takei shared an eloquent tribute to the superstar performer on his Twitter account while referencing some of her most famous songs.
‘A true legend has passed,’ he wrote. ‘She was our River Deep and our Mountain High, the Private Dancer in our hearts. She showed us that love really does have everything to do with it, and that we really did need another hero. And she was it. Rest now, Proud Mary. Raise your voice high in the heavens.
And Just Like That… star Sarah Jessica Parker included a photo of Turner grinning ecstatically on stage.
Simply the best. RIP Ms. Turner. I loved and love you. Thank you,’ she wrote, before wishing her ‘Godspeed.’
Magic Johnson shared a photo that appeared to be from the 1980s that showed him towering over Turner while both grinned ear to ear. She traced her influence to later showstoppers like Janet Jackson and Beyoncé.
‘Tina would have had so much energy during her performances and was a true entertainer,’ he wrote. ‘She created the blueprint for other great entertainers like Janet Jackson and Beyoncé and her legacy will continue on through all high-energy performing acts.’
Holly Robinson Peete reposted the announcement of Turner’s death and said she had lived ‘a life to celebrate’
This Is Spinal Tap star Michael McKean praised Turner as ‘One of the world’s great treasures.’
Stunning: Mia Farrow shared two black-and-white photos of Tina, one calming image in which the singer closed her eyes, along with an older photo in which her piercing gaze looked directly into the camera
Clever: Star Trek icon George Takei shared an eloquent tribute to the superstar performer on his Twitter account while referencing some of her most famous songs.
And Just Like That… star Sarah Jessica Parker included a photo of Turner grinning ecstatically on stage. ‘I loved and love you,’ she wrote to the late singer
Influential: Magic Johnson shared a photo that appeared to be from the 1980s that showed him towering over Turner while both grinned ear to ear. She traced her influence to later showstoppers like Janet Jackson and Beyoncé.
She gave her all: Holly Robinson Peete reposted the announcement of Turner’s death and said she had lived ‘a life to celebrate’
A wealth of music: This Is Spinal tap star Michael McKean praised Turner as ‘One of the world’s great treasures’
The best: The actor Michael Warburton called Turner ‘pioneering, massively talented, and legendary’ while sharing a clip of a 1970 performance of her cover of Proud Mary
‘Simply, the best’: Piers Morgan honored the songstress while sharing a photo of her looking jubilant and effortlessly youthful in a glittering red mini dress
‘We were lucky she existed at all,’ he added.
The actor Michael Warburton called Turner ‘pioneering, massively talented, and legendary’ while sharing a clip of a 1970 performance of her cover of Proud Mary
Piers Morgan honored the songstress while sharing a photo of her looking jubilant and effortlessly youthful in a glittering red mini dress.
‘RIP Tina Turner,’ wrote the English broadcaster, before summing her up succinctly: ‘Simply, the best.’