Millions flocked to her concerts.
Her high-octane dance performances were legendary.
Bidens former running mate, Barack Obama, wrote, Tina Turner was raw.
Tina Turner onstage in 1987Getty Images
And she was unapologetically herselfspeaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy.
She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer.
She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous.
She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her.
Im so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way.
You are strength and resilience.
You are the epitome of power and passion.
We are all so fortunate to have witnessed your kindness and beautiful spirit that will forever remain.
Thank you for all you have done.
Dionne Warwick said in a statement: Another long time friend had made her transition.
My condolences to her husband and other members of her family.
Rest in Peace my friend!
I shall hold these words close to my heart for the rest of my days.
I am honored to have known Tina Turner.
Today we lost our Queen of Rock and Roll, an inspiration, an ICON.
Today I lost a teacher and a mentor.
Rest, my friend.
I love you, Anna Mae Bullock.
Thank you, Warren wrote next to a video of her and Turner.
River Deep, Mountain High will always be one of my favorite songs.
And nothing beats her version of Proud Mary.
I loved her musical too.
Courtney B. Vance hailed Turner as Hero.
Wife in a statement via his publicist.
We knew this day was coming.
Eternal rest, our Tina!
Sending condolences to Tina Turners family and loved ones, wrote Diana Ross.
Questlove was more lyrical, sharing these thoughts on Facebook:
Survivor.
The King & Queen.
I was not prepared to say goodbye to Tina Turner.
But its 2023…and here we are.
What an AMAZING life.
Love you forever Tina Turner.
I loved her version of Proud Mary!
It was different and fantastic.
I was also so happy because she chose my song and it was her breakthrough record.
Singer Ciara wrote in part, Rest in Paradise Tina Turner.
Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all.
She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous.
She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her.pic.twitter.com/TkG5VrdxXO
Tina Turner was raw.
And she was unapologetically herselfspeaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy.
I loved Tina and her voice and energy she was one of the greats.
River Deep, Mountain High will always be one of my favorite songs.
And nothing beats her version of Proud Mary.
I loved her musical too.
A woman who started in rural Nutbush, TN cotton fields and worked her way to the very top.
Tina was a great inspiration to me when I was starting out and remains so to this day.
Rest in peace and join the finest rock and roll band ever assembled in heaven.
We will miss you!https://t.co/t6Ak1F1aSa
Simply the best.
This pioneer was a true music icon & embodiment of resilience who so many Black women admired.
Our esteem for her strength will live on!
Rest In Power, Tina.pic.twitter.com/s5brlwOEoa
A true legend has passed.
Tina Turner has died at the age of 83.
She was our River Deep and our Mountain High, the Private Dancer in our hearts.
And she was it.
Rest now,…
Tina Turner was iconic, talented, and fierce.
What a life, filled with great highs and great lows.
She left an abusive marriage.
She found love again.
She made her way in this world, selling millions of albums.
She became a mother, she experienced terrible…pic.twitter.com/Es5fKZMGZL
My darling Tina Turner.
Ive been loving you so long.
So much to thank you for.
Cant believe this awful news.
Cant believe you are gone.
She was my moms hero, she was the ultimate superhero to me too.
