Tina Turner has died at age 83, according to a statement posted Wednesday, May 24 on the rock legend’s official Instagram account. The American singer, naturalized Swiss, left “behind her greatest work: her music”. “With her music and endless passion for life, she has enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” the statement added.
Tina Turner’s producer in France, Jackie Lombard, interviewed by BFM-TV, said she was “devastated”. For her, Tina Turner was “immortal”. The producer testifies that she does not “know what to say”. ” It’s horrible. It is the greatest legend. She turned into an international sensation. As she says, it’s “the best”. »
Mick Jagger, singer of the Rolling Stones with whom Tina Turner signed a frenzied duet at the 1985 Live Aid charity concert, shared his sadness at the death of his “wonderful friend”, an artist “so talented (…), warm, funny and generous”. The band’s guitarist, Ronnie Wood, also mourned the loss of the “queen of rock and soul”, a “dear friend of our family”.
“The terms ‘legendary’, ‘icon’, ‘diva’, and ‘superstar’ are often thrown around, yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more,” said singer Mariah Carey, noting besides her talent on stage and her role as a “pioneer”.
“A legend that paved the way for so many women”
Another American singing superstar, Gloria Gaynor expressed her infinite sadness at the passing of “the iconic legend who paved the way for so many women, whether black or white, and who made with great dignity and success which very few would have dared to do in his time in rock music”.
The one who said she was not afraid of aging told the Guardian in April that she hoped she would be remembered as “the Queen of rock’n’roll”. A nickname that has largely imposed itself, as it is mentioned in the many tributes.
On Facebook, Canadian singer Bryan Adams thanks the one who was “a source of inspiration for millions of people around the world”. “Thank you for speaking your truth and giving us your voice. It’s just love, and that’s it. »
“The star she was meant to be”
Tina Turner was an “icon” and her passing is a “tremendous loss,” White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said Wednesday. Having learned, in the middle of a press conference, of the death of “the Queen of rock’n’roll”, she declared herself to be “a very big fan”: “It is a huge loss for the communities who support her. loved, and certainly for the music industry. And to add: “Our hearts go out to his family and friends. Even NASA paid tribute: “Music legend Tina Turner has shone on stage and in the hearts of millions [of fans],” the US space agency said.
On Twitter, NBA legend Earvy “Magic” Johnson pays tribute to “one of [his] favorite artists of all time.”
In the United Kingdom, the BBC News interrupted its program schedule on Wednesday evening to give the floor to personalities who paid tribute to “the queen, the legend”. “There will never be another Tina Turner,” for supermodel Naomi Campbell.
BBC journalist Katie Razzall expressed her admiration for her who had “become the star she was destined to be”. “Now that she’s gone,” she wrote, “let’s turn her music on, celebrate her genius – and never talk about Ike Turner again.”
According to the statement from Tina Turner’s agent, “a private funeral will be held with close friends and family in attendance.”
