Hollywood stars were heartbroken by the news of death of tina turner on Wednesday and took to social media to pay tribute to the late music icon.
Turner died on Wednesday “after a long illness” at his home in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland, his representative announced. “With him, the world has lost a musical legend and a role model,” he said.
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The iconic entertainer, who sold 200 million albums and won eight Grammy Awards, rose to fame in the 1960s as the centerpiece of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. With over 60 years in the spotlight, his landmark album private Dancer Launched him into solo superstardom at the age of 44.
“Tina Turner was an icon and a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women on and off stage during her incredible career,” Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of The Recording Academy, said in a statement. hollywood reporter, He dazzled audiences around the world with his electrifying performances, including on our Grammy stage in 1985 and 2008, and reached legendary status with show-stopping hits like “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and “The Best” Went.
Their statement continued, “Eight-time Grammy winner, three-time Grammy Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award, Tina was an undeniable rockstar who inspired so many people with her signature style and powerful vocals.” Paved the way She will be greatly missed by all those she touched around the world.”
In addition to music, Turner also took on acting roles including The Who’s Rock Opera petty soldier (1975) and in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). On television, she was a fixture on variety shows on MTV and in commercials, most notably as the face of $20 Million. campaign for hans hosiery,
In his 1986 memoir, me, tina, Turner publicly revealed her ex-husband Ike Turner’s 16-year reign of terror, his escape and rise from economic ruin. Book inspired feature film starring Angela Bassett, What’s Love Got To Do With It (1993), and the acclaimed 2018–19 Broadway and West End production Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,
Bassett, who earned an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Turner in the 1993 film, told theart In a statement from Turner: “How do we bid farewell to the 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 life In her commitment to staying the course, no matter the sacrifice, and her determination to carve out a place in rock and roll for herself and others who look like her, Tina Turner shows others who live in fear lived what a beautiful future full of love, compassion and freedom should look like.
Bassett continued, “Her last words – to me – were ‘You never copied me. Instead, you reached deep into your soul, found your inner Tina, and showed her to the world.’ I will keep 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 today, as we mourn the loss of this iconic voice and presence But let’s mourn, she gave us more than we could ever ask for. She gave us her whole self. And Tina Turner is a gift that will always be “just the best”. Angels, sing thee to rest … Queen.
Several stars including Forest Whitaker, Sherrill Lee Ralph, Diane Warren, Viola Davis took to social media to pay tribute to Turner.
“Tina Turner was an icon who we loved for her voice, her dance, and her spirit,” Whittaker tweeted, calling on everyone to consider the late singer for her “resilience” and “all the greatness she had.” encouraged to encourage.” our darkest days.
“A survivor and a badass. Every note she sang shook the room and shook your soul. There will never be another like her. Shake the roof off Heaven Tina Turner,” Warren tweeted.
Davis wrote on Instagram, “Iconic. Beautiful. A survivor. Genius. Our first symbol of excellence and unbridled mastery over sexuality!! You were my childhood. Oh man!!! God is getting an angel today!!! Ms. Rest well Tina Turner. We will carry on your legacy!!!”
“Miss Tina lived an amazing life, filled with drama and pain and anchored by Buddhism in her later years,” Ann Wilson said in a statement theart, “He showed what courage was and danced through his life on those mighty legs as an inspiration to all of us. ROCK ON ANGEL!!
“We went to Ghana together in 1971 for the Soul to Soul tour,” Roberta Flack recalled of the star in a statement. Her meteoric energy on stage was a stark contrast to her gentle, kind and calm demeanor off stage. My friend, Tina, thank you for inspiring us to be everything we were meant to be, regardless of life’s challenges. Woman without limits. You will always be my hero.
Collective Soul guitarist Dean Rowland also shared in a statement, “We were privileged to share the stage with Tina in Australia. The woman changed the world for good. Her presence is eternal.
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