Simply The Best: Celebrities Remember Late Icon Tina Turner

“RIP Tina Turner, who always reminded me that you can thrive and [live] fully and joyfully after great suffering.”

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Tina Turner passed away Wednesday at the age of 83, leaving beyond an immense legacy as one of the greatest entertainers of all time.

Fans of the trial-blazing diva immediately took to social media to honor the icon, including her fellow stars, many of whom knew the songstress personally.

Check out the celebs below as they honor the one and only Tina Turner.

Kelly Rowland

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Kelly Rowland wrote, “Thank you Queen, for giving us your all! We Love You!!”

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Questlove

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The Roots drummer Questlove offered the following on Instagram:

“Survivor.
The King & Queen.
She was everything.
Man…. This is one of the figures I just knew would live in her 3 digits.

I was not prepared to say goodbye to Tina Turner.

But it’s 2023……and here we are.

What an AMAZING life.
Love you forever Tina Turner. Rest In Melody.”

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Erykah Badu

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Erykah Badu took to Instagram to honor the legend, captioning the post, “Cultural Icon down. Safe Journey Anna Mae Bullock . You were HERE .”

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Ben Crump

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The Civil Rights attorney took to Twitter to honor the legend, writing, “Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll & first Black artist to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone, has died at 83. 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.”
Magic Johnson

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NBA veteran Magic Johnson took to Twitter with, “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 many many times and hands down, she gave one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen. She always gave you your moneys worth.”
Roxane Gay

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Author Roxane Gay remembered Turner for her resilience, writing on Twitter, “RIP Tina Turner who always reminded me that you can thrive and [live] fully and joyfully after great suffering.
Aaron Neville

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Aaron Neville recalled touring with the icon in his Twitter tribute, sharing, “Sad to hear about the great Tina Turner passing today. Me and my brothers, the mighty Neville Brothers toured Europe with Tina in 1990. She showed us much love and respect. I know she has a place in the heavenly band. Much love and respect from the Neville family. RIP”
Mick Jagger

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Turner’s fellow Rock God, Mick Jagger, also took to social media to pay homage to the queen.

“I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. 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.”
Diana Ross

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Diana Ross kept her condolences brief after losing her contemporary, tweeting, “Shocked. Saddened. Sending condolences to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones.”
Roberta Flack

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Roberta Flack issued a statement that read, “We went to Ghana together in 1971 for the Soul to Soul Tour. Her meteoric energy on stage was in such contrast to her gentle, kind and quiet demeanor off stage. My friend, Tina, thank you for inspiring us to always be everything we were meant to be–regardless of life’s challenges. A woman without limits. You will always be my hero.”