Run Free singer Bryan Adams remembered the times he spent with Turner on tour, as he shared a picture of them together and said: 'RIP My condolences to Erwin and Tina's family. Simply, the best,' nodding to the icon's legendary hit. GB News presenter Piers Morgan took to Twitter and shared the news alongside the words, 'RIP Tina Turner. She was indeed simply the best.'Īmerican singer Gloria Gaynor called Turner an 'iconic legend who paved the way for so many women in rock music, black and white'. 'I am a better woman, a better human, because her life touched mine. Because she had learned how to LIVE surrounded by her beloved husband, Erwin, and friends. 'She once shared with me that when her time came to leave this earth, she would not be afraid, but excited and curious. I’m grateful for her courage, for showing us what victory looks like wearing Manolo’s and a leather miniskirt. 'Once she claimed her freedom from years of domestic abuse, her life became a clarion call for triumph. She encouraged a part of me I didn’t know existed. She was a role model not only for me but for the world. 'She is our forever goddess of rock ‘n’ roll who contained a magnitude of inner strength that grew throughout her life. never give up.” Angela Bassett, who played Turner in the 1993 biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It, wrote that she was “honored to have known Tina Turner” and that she’s “humbled to have helped show her to the world.Taking to Instagram, she said: '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. Kid Cudi called Turner “the ultimate superhero,” while Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino credited her as “proof that you should always keep going. “Thank you for being the inspiration to millions of people around the world for speaking your truth and giving us the gift of your voice. Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan described Turner as “legendary,” while her former tourmate Bryan Adams shared his condolences along with a photo of the two together: “I’ll be forever grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends,” Adams wrote. Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all,” wrote Ciara in her tribute post. Can’t believe you are gone,” posted Garbage singer Shirley Manson. We are all so fortunate to have witnessed your kindness and beautiful spirit that will forever remain. You are the epitome of power and passion. I’m so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way,” Beyoncé wrote. (Turner opened for The Stones on their 1969 US tour).īeyoncé, who performed with Turner during the 2008 Grammy Awards, delivered an emotional tribute on Instagram. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her,” wrote The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger. She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer. “I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. Fellow musicians and fans alike took to social media for an outpouring of tribute posts, mourning the once-in-a-lifetime performer. Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner died on May 24th at the age of 83.
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