The music industry lost a prominent legend today. The ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, Tina Turner passed away at 83. Turner was a pop icon in the 1980s and one of the few African American women then to enter the genre. The Rock N Roll icon died peacefully at her residence in Kusnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland. However, her cause of death has still not been revealed.
As NBA legend Magic Johnson credited her for paving the way for future artists, many such celebrities paid their respects to Turner, with the news coming as a devastating shock to many.
Magic Johnson, Nicki Minaj and more react to the devastating news
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Tina Turner had been battling some long-time severe illness for the past few years. The 12-time Grammy Award winner was diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2016. This was followed by her undergoing a kidney transplant in 2017 as well.
As soon as the news broke, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson went to Twitter to pay his final respects. Johnson tweeted, “Rest in peace to one of my favorite artists of all time, the legendary queen of rock n’ roll Tina Turner. I’ve seen her many many times and hands down, she gave one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. She always gave you your moneys worth.”
Rest in peace to one of my favorite artists of all time, the legendary queen of rock n’ roll Tina Turner. I’ve seen her many many times and hands down, she gave one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. She always gave you your moneys worth. pic.twitter.com/VqlTjy1LUR
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 24, 2023
He followed this up with another tweet wherein he credited Turner for paving the way for artists like Beyonce and Janet Jackson.
Tina would have so much energy during her performances and was a true entertainer. She created the blueprint for other great entertainers like Janet Jackson and Beyoncé and her legacy will continue on through all high-energy performing artists. Cookie and I are praying for her… pic.twitter.com/tFpWfj8clC
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 24, 2023
Veteran Hollywood actress Halle Berry too went to Twitter to react to Turner’s demise.
I’ll never forget this day at the Legends Ball when I met Tina Turner! She rearranged me with her conversation, her spirit, her depth of character, her grace and most of all her ability to be ordinary and a LEGEND at the time!
The world will be missing one bright light tonight! pic.twitter.com/OptXbb7Kgb— Halle Berry (@halleberry) May 24, 2023
Trinidadian rapper and 12-time BET Award winner Nicki Minaj also paid her final respects to the 83-year-old legend.
Omg, I just saw that Tina Turner passed. Legend & Icon & that doesn’t even scratch the surface. May she rest in perfect peace & may her legacy of brilliance & resilience live on forever. #SimplyTheBest pic.twitter.com/LTeLdPWVGZ
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 24, 2023
Fans and celebrities pay their final respects to Tina Turner
Innumerable other fans of Tina Turner joined in and gave tribute to what she contributed to the world.
NBA legend Rex Chapman tweeted, “On July 18, 1969, Janis Joplin appeared on the Dick Cavett TV-show. Asked who she goes to see when she wants to see a really good concert, she answers: “Tina Turner – she’s the best chick ever!” rip tina turner.”
On July 18, 1969, Janis Joplin appeared on the Dick Cavett TV-show.
Asked who she goes to see when she wants to see a really good concert, she answers:
“Tina Turner – she’s the best chick ever!”
rip tina turner https://t.co/euNaxBZZ89
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) May 24, 2023
Prominent sportswriter Bill Simmons commented, “Tina Turner — LEGEND. What a life, what a career, what a comeback, what an impact. I hate doing Twitter RIPs but R I P. Also — I think “What’s Love Got To Do With It” is one of the best songs ever. This was one of the great 80s pop culture mergers.”
Tina Turner — LEGEND. What a life, what a career, what a comeback, what an impact. I hate doing Twitter RIPs but R I P.
Also — I think “What’s Love Got To Do With It” is one of the best songs ever.
This was one of the great 80s pop culture mergers…https://t.co/jDwWqwnI4n
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) May 24, 2023
R&B icon Mariah Carrey tweeted too when she heard the news.
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… pic.twitter.com/ur7djmFHnW
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 24, 2023
Here are a few more reactions from fans on Twitter.
Legendary singer Tina Turner passed away 🕊 #RIP Queen of Rock 'n' Roll pic.twitter.com/7IdAMq3LrL
— Peché Africa 🇿🇦 (@pmcafrica) May 24, 2023
Her concerts were amazing. She was such a force of pure, raw energy! I mean, she gave every last ounce of herself. I was so lucky to have seen her live. From start to finish, the most compelling live performance I've ever seen. She was real and spectacular in every sense. 💯
— Bunny (@BunnyNC) May 24, 2023
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— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 24, 2023
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Tina Turner and may she rest in peace.
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