The entertainment world continues to reel after devastating news Queen of Rock Tina Turner died Wednesday (May 24).
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” a statement posted to her Facebook account read.
Easily one of the most influential female music stars of all time, Turner impacted every corner of the globe with a career that spanned 7 decades and spawned unforgettable hits like ‘Proud Mary,’ ‘Fool in Love,’ ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It,’ ‘The Best,’ and ‘Private Dancer.’
In memory of her indelible imprint, fans and celebrities alike took to social media in droves to extend their condolences. After the likes of Angela Bassett, Beyonce, Mick Jagger, Nicki Minaj, and Kelly Rowland tugged at heartstrings with their emotional tributes, Oprah Winfrey, Anita Baker, Kerry Washington, Ciara, President Obama, Cher, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, and Queen of Pop Madonna are just a few of the other big names who did the same.
Look inside to see their touching messages.
Kerry Washington
Letoya Luckett
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Cher
Anita Baker
India Arie
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Oprah
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Monica
Questlove
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Fat Joe
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Erykah Badu
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Missy Elliott
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 24, 2023
Chaka Khan
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Madonna
Gladys Knight
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President Obama
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Alicia Keys
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Ciara
Michelle Williams
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Dionne Warwick
Usher
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Lupita Nyong’o
Stephanie Mills
Justin Timberlake
Christina Aguilera
Janelle Monae
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Smokey Robinson
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Anybody remember the old YouTube show “The Legends Panel”? How about the old YouTube show “Got to be Real”? Going to watch some episodes today to remember the Legends we lost and Cherish the ones we have left…all of our leading Legends is leaving us 🙁
RIP Queen – my tribute to a one of a kind legend
Oprah is a fake person.