“She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer.
She was inspiring, warm, funny, and generous.”
The music world is mourning the loss of the legendaryTina Turner.
Tina Turner and Madonna.Madonna/Instagram
Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music.
All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family.
Tina, we will miss you dearly."
Beyoncepenned a statement in honor of Turner on herwebsite.
“My beloved queen.
I love you endlessly.
“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.”
Diana Rossshared a photo of her and Turner together at an event on Twitter, writing, “Shocked.
Sending condolences to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones.”
“I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner,” he wrote.
“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.”
My condolences to Erwin and your family.
It’s Only Love…and that’s all.”
“Rest well!!!!”
the Destiny’s Child singer captioned the post.
“You’ve meant so much to us!
Love and prayers to all of Tina’s family, friends, and loved ones #tinaturner.”
“I’m so sorry to hear about Tina Turner.
I loved Tina and her voice and energy she was one of the greats,” he wrote.
“‘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.
Love and mercy.”
Ciaraadded, “Heaven has gained an angel.
Rest in paradise, Tina Turner.
Thank you for all the inspiration you gave us all.”
You Paved the Way for so Many Women!
God Bless You!!"
“We kind of all took turns going and spending time with her and it made her happy.”
“She’s one of the great artists in our generation,” Cher remarked.
“There was no other person like her.
There was no other person who could even come close to who she was.”
She continued, “As a woman, she gave you lots of strength.
I think we were perfect friends for each other, truthfully.”
Read on for tributes from Mariah Carey, John Fogerty, Debbie Harry, and more.
