Remembering Tina Turner: Tributes from Fellow Artists and Friends

2023-05-24 21:05:25

Singer Tina Turner, nicknamed the “Queen of Rock’n’roll” and considered one of the greatest artists of all time, died on Wednesday in Switzerland after a long illness.

Hearing of his passing, friends and former fellow artists wrote him a final thought on their social media.

• “Heaven has gained an angel. Rest in heaven Tina Turner. Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all” – Ciara

• “I am so, so sad to learn of the passing of Tina Turner, the iconic legend who paved the way for so many women in rock music, black and white. She did with great dignity and success what very few would even have dared to do in her time and in this kind of music” – Gloria Gaynor

I am so, so very sad to hear of the passing of @TinaTurnerthe 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

• “The world has just lost one of the greatest artists of all time. I will be forever grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends. Thank you for being an inspiration to millions around the world for speaking your truth and giving us your amazing voice. My condolences to her husband Erwin and Tina’s family” – Bryan Adams

RIP @tinaturner The world just lost one of the greatest performers of all time. 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… pic.twitter.com/yQ8r7ucQs4

— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) May 24, 2023

• “I am so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. She was truly an extremely talented performer and singer. She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me a lot when I was young and I will never forget her” – Mick Jagger

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

• “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” – Ronnie Wood

• “Simply the best. Rest in peace M.^me Turner. I loved you and still love you. Thank you” – Sarah Jessica Parker

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