The actress won a Tony award for her portrayal of Turner in the Broadway show about her life.
Adrienne Warrenis remembering her lifelong inspiration and friendTina Turner.
“Today we lost our Queen of Rock & Roll, an inspiration, an icon.
Adrienne Warren and Tina Turner.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty
Today I lost a teacher and a mentor,” Warren captioned herpost.
“Rest, my friend.
I love you, Anna Mae Bullock.
“I shook my hips before I could tie my shoes because of Tina Turner.
I am your fan first and, because of that, I consider it such a responsibility.”
“It is,” Turner agreed.
“I didn’t hear from her for a few days.
“And in that conversation, she approved my performance.
She wasn’t able to speak to me face-to-face when she saw it because she wasn’t ready yet.
I care so deeply about this piece… because I care so deeply about this woman.
