That's all for our coverage of tributes to Tina Turner
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Tina Turner dies - live updates: 'The world loses a music legend and a role model' - tributes to iconic singer
Tina Turner has died at the age of 83 in Switzerland. Follow our live coverage as tributes pour in for the Queen of Rock'n'Roll.
Thursday 25 May 2023 09:29, UK
Key points
- Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger pays tribute to 'inspiring and generous' singer
- Elton John says 'we have lost one of world's most exciting performers'
- 'Forever grateful': Bryan Adams shares touching picture of pair
- 'An absolutely brilliant performer': writes Bette Midler
- Singer's Instagram account posts after her death
- Watch: Turner performs The Best - her most famous song
- Tina Turner has died at the age of 83
- Live reporting by James Robinson
Mariah Carey calls Tina Turner 'an inspiration'
Diva Mariah Carey has paid tribute, calling her an "inspiration to women everywhere."
Her full tweet reads: "The words legendary, iconic, diva, and superstar are often overused and yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more - an incredible performer, musician and trailblazer.
"To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere.
"Her music will continue to inspire generations to come.
"Rest in Peace, Queen."
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Apple boss says Tina Turner 'redefined music' and was an 'icon'
Apple boss Tim Cook adds to the tributes, saying Tina Turner 'will be missed'.
He writes: "Throughout her extraordinary life, Tina Turner broke barriers, redefined music, and inspired the world to dance.
"She was an icon, a transcendent talent, and she will be missed."
One legend to another: Elton John says 'we have lost one of the world's most exciting performers'
From one legend to another here - singer Sir Elton John with a lovely tribute.
In a post on Instagram, he writes: "We have lost one of the word’s most exciting and electric performers.
"A total legend on record and on stage. She was untouchable. Condolences to Erwin and her family.
"The saddest news."
US singer Michael Bolton describes Turner as a 'force of nature'
Nice tribute here from US singer Michael Bolton.
The How Am I Supposed To Live Without You hitmaker, writes in a Twitter post: "RIP Tina Turner.
"A force of nature whose voice and charisma moves rivers and mountains. You are simply the best."
'A true entertainer and music icon,' says singer Peter Andre
British-Australian singer Peter Andre now pays tribute.
He writes in a Twitter post: "RIP Tina Turner, a true entertainer and music icon. "
Academy award winner Viola Davis describes Tina Turner as 'iconic, beautiful, a survivor'
Academy award-winning actress Viola Davis describes Tina Turner as "iconic, beautiful, a survivor".
In a post on Facebook, she writes: "Our first symbol of excellence and unbridled ownership of sexuality!! You were my childhood.
"Oh man!!! God is getting an angel today!!! Rest well Ms. Tina Turner. We will bask in your legacy!!!
'Shocked, saddened': Diana Ross pays tribute to fellow music legend
Another music legend pays tribute, this time Diana Ross.
The US singer writes in a Twitter post: "Shocked. Saddened.
"Sending condolences to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones."
Space Agency NASA says Tina Turner's legacy will 'forever live among the stars'
A nice tribute here from the US space agency NASA.
In a Twitter post, NASA writes: "Simply the best. Music legend Tina Turner sparkled across the stage and into millions of hearts as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
"Her legacy will forever live among the stars."
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