Tributes have poured in for Tina Turnerfollowing the passing of today’s iconic artist at the age of 83. Turner, who had suffered from health problems for some time, died at his home in Switzerland, having lived an eventful and highly memorable life.
Such was the magnitude of the life he lived, he was the subject of a feature film – What Love Has To Do With It – when he was still with us, and the movie star, Angela Basset, leading a tribute to Turner. Describing Turner as the “Queen”, Bassett said she was honored to have known “Turner, and was” humbled “to have the opportunity to play her on screen. Bassett, who was nominated for an Academy Award for the film, told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement:
How do we say goodbye to a woman who has her pain and trauma and use that as a means to help change the world? Through her courage in telling her story, her commitment to staying on course in her life, regardless of the sacrifice, and her determination to carve out a space in rock and roll for herself and others like her, Tina Turner shows others who live in fear of what the past is like. a beautiful front filled with love, compassion, and freedom.
His last words to me – to me – were ‘You never copy me. Instead, you reach deep into your soul, find your inner Tina, and show it to the world.’ I will hold 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 it to the world. So today, while we mourn the loss of this iconic voice and presence, he gave us more than we could ever ask for. He gave us all of himself. And Tina Turner is a gift that will always be “the best.” Angels, sing you to your rest… Queen.
Bassett is one of many who have taken to social media and discussed their love and memory of Turner, with such people Mick Jagger And Forest Whitaker added a chorus of praise. Jagger called him an “amazing friend”, while Whitaker described the player as an “icon” at his “best”.
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Dawson’s Rosary described Turner as “amazing”, adding that he was “grateful” to have watched her perform, meanwhile Debby Harry – better known as blonde – noting that Turner was a “huge inspiration to me” and that he “remains so to this day”.
Mia Farrow perhaps best summarized, and most effectively, simply tweeting that “the amazing Tina Turner has left us”.
You can see the trailer for Tinathe 2021 documentary about Turner’s life, which is now available to stream on Max, below, and celebrates the life of the late Tina Turner.