The singer Tina Turner, also known as the “Queen of Rock’n’Roll” and one of the greatest artists of all time, died in Switzerland on Wednesday after a long illness.
Upon hearing of his passing, friends and former fellow artists wrote him a final thought on their social media.
- “Heaven has won an angel. Rest in heaven, Tina Turner. Thank you for the inspiration you have given us all” – Ciara
- “I am so saddened to learn of the passing of Tina Turner, the legendary legend who paved the way for so many black and white women in rock music. She has done with great dignity and success what very few would have dared in her time and in this kind of music” – Gloria Gaynor
I am so, so very sad to hear about death @Tina Turner, the iconic legend who paved the way for so many black and white women in rock music. She has done with great dignity and success what very few would have dared in her time and in this genre of music 🕊 #Tina Turner pic.twitter.com/HrcJj7PltI
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) May 24, 2023
- “The world just lost one of the greatest artists of all time. I will forever be grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends. Thank you for inspiring millions of people around the world by speaking your truth and giving us your amazing voice. My condolences go out to her husband Erwin and Tina’s family” – Bryan Adams
REST IN PEACE @Tina Turner The world just lost one of the greatest artists of all time. I will forever be grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends. Thank you for inspiring millions of people around the world to speak your truth and… pic.twitter.com/yQ8r7ucQs4
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) May 24, 2023
- “I am so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. She really was an extremely talented performer and singer. She was inspirational, warm, funny and generous. She helped me a lot growing up and I will never forget her” – Mick Jagger
I am so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner.
She really was an enormously talented performer and singer. She was inspirational, warm, funny and generous. She helped me a lot as a child and I will never forget her. pic.twitter.com/TkG5VrdxXO–Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 24, 2023
- “God bless you Tina, the queen of rock and soul and a dear friend of our family. Love and prayers to Tina’s family, friends and loved ones” – Ronnie Wood
- “Simply the best. Rest in peace Ms. Turner. I loved you and still love you. Thank you so much” – Sarah Jessica Parker