The world mourns the loss of Tina Turner. Stars like Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger express their sympathy on social networks.
Tina Turner (1939-2023) has passed away at the age of 83. Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, basketball superstar Earvin “Magic” Johnson, “I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor and many more music and show business stars have shared their grief for the loss of their beloved ” Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll”. The reactions at a glance.
Mick Jagger: “I will never forget her”
Mick Jagger (79), who was on stage with Tina Turner at the Live Aid concert in 1985, wrote: “I’m so sad about the death of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer. She was inspirational, warm, funny and generous […] and I will never forget her.”
Jagger’s Rolling Stones colleague Ronnie Wood (75) also expressed “God bless you, Tina, the Queen of Rock and Soul”.
Brian Wilson: “One of the Greats”
Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson (80) as “one of the greatest”, adding that he “loved her voice and energy”.
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea (60) as “truest rocker, greatest performer, deeply attractive woman. What a dynamo, what a story, what a heroine.”
Basketball superstar Earvin “Magic” Johnson (63), who, like Tina Turner, celebrated his greatest successes in the 1980s: “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 live many times and she did one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen.”
Gloria Gaynor: “Tina Turner paved the way for so many women in rock music”
“I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor (79) : “I am very, very saddened by the death of Tina Turner, the iconic legend who paved the way for so many women in rock music, black and white.”
Hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash (65): “Rest in peace, we will miss you.”
Debbie Harry, Diana Ross, Stephen King and NASA also offer their condolences
Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry (77): “Tina was a great inspiration for me when I started my career.” Cult author Stephen King (75) “Tina Turner: Simply the best.” (in German: “Simply the best”) in reference to one of the singer’s biggest hits.
Motown legend Diana Ross (79) also commented on Twitter. “Shocked. Saddened. My condolences go out to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones”.
Hollywood greats Mia Farrow (78) and Forest Whitaker (61) also expressed their condolences on social networks. : “The amazing Tina Turner has left us,” followed by a broken heart emoji. Oscar-winner Whitaker as an “icon,” and thanks the singer for “sharing her talents with us.”
The spokeswoman for the White House Karine Jean-Pierre (48) Tina Turner’s death is a “massive loss”. The US space agency NASA: “Simply the best. Music legend Tina Turner glittered as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll across the stage and into the hearts of millions. Her legacy will live forever under the stars.”
Source: Stern
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