The news that Tina Turner passed away today brought swift reaction from some of the biggest names in music, sports, television and politics.
Mick Jagger, a periodic collaborator with Turner, wrote on Twitter, “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.” Angela Bassett, who memorably played Turner in What’s Love Got to Do With It?
shared a lengthy statement with Deadline that reads in part, “Her final words to me — for me — were ‘You never mimicked me. Instead, you reached deep into your soul, found your inner Tina, and showed her to the world.’ I shall hold these words close to my heart for the rest of my days.
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