London Daily

Focus on the big picture.

Tina Turner, the iconic singer and actress, has passed away at the age of 83

Tina Turner, the iconic singer and actress, has passed away at the age of 83

Tina Turner, a legendary soul singer known for hits like "What's Love Got to Do with It" and "Proud Mary," has died at the age of 83.
Celebrities and fans have paid tribute to Turner, who was known for her powerful voice, passion, and talent.

Beyoncé called her "the epitome of passion and power," while Sir Mick Jagger praised her as a "wonderful friend" and "enormously talented" performer.

Turner overcame years of domestic abuse and was praised as a "survivor" by Mariah Carey and Oprah Winfrey.

The Obamas and current US President Joe Biden also paid tribute to Turner, who started life as a farmer's daughter and was hailed for her "once-in-a-generation talent." Turner's publicist announced her death on Wednesday, but no cause was given.

She found fame in the 1950s with the Ike Turner Revue and later as a solo star in the 1980s.

Tina Turner, the legendary singer and actress, passed away on December 31, 2021.

She is being remembered for her iconic contribution to music and her bravery in speaking out about her experiences with domestic abuse.

The tributes to Turner have come from all over the world, and many have quoted her songs or cited her as an inspiration.

Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and many others have paid homage to Turner, calling her a "survivor," "incredible performer," and "the epitome of passion and power." Turner's relationship with fellow singer PP Arnold also played a significant role in Arnold's career, and many other musicians have spoken out about the impact Turner had on their lives.

Angela Bassett, who portrayed Turner in the biopic "What's Love Got to Do with It," praised the singer for showing others "what a beautiful future filled with love, compassion, and freedom should look like." Fans around the world have also taken to social media to express their condolences and admiration for Turner, with candles lit outside her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich and flowers laid on her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Newsletter

Related Articles

London Daily
0:00
0:00
Close
Israel Warns France of Iranian Threats at Paris Olympics
Possible Successors to Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party Leader
Olaf Scholz to Run for German Chancellor Again in 2025
TikTok Fined by UK Regulator for Child Safety Data Reporting Failures
Miracle Baby Born After Gaza Airstrike
Global Tech Outage Caused by Bug in CrowdStrike's Software
Ukrainian FM Open to Peace Talks with Russia, China Reports
EU to Transfer Interest from Frozen Russian Funds to Ukraine
Greenpeace Co-Founder Paul Watson Arrested in Greenland
EU Relocates Summit to Punish Hungary over Orban's Ukraine Visit
Netanyahu Seeks Meeting with Trump During Washington Visit
World's Hottest Day Recorded on July 21
UK Labour Government To Halt Migrant Housing on Accommodation Barge
President Biden Returns to White House After Testing COVID Negative
Trump Says Kamala Harris Would Be Easier Election Opponent Than Biden
Thousands Protest in Mallorca Against Mass Tourism
Immigration Crackdown Targets Car Washes and Beauty Sector
Nigeria's Controversial Return to Colonial-Era National Anthem
Hacking Vulnerabilities: Androids vs. iPhones
Ukraine Crisis Should Be EU's Responsibility, Says Trump’s Envoy
A Week of Turmoil: Key Moments in US Politics
Barrow's Sacred Heart Primary School Faces Long-Term Closure
German National Sentenced to Death in Belarus
Elon Musk's Companies Drop CrowdStrike After Global Windows 10 Outage
US Advises India on Russian Ties Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Trump Pledges to End Ukraine Conflict if Reelected
Global IT Outage Unveils Digital Vulnerabilities
Global IT Outage Sparks Questions About Financial Accountability
CrowdStrike Bug Affects 8.5 Million Windows Devices
Flights Resume After Major Microsoft Outage
US Criticizes International Court's Opinion on Israeli Occupation
CrowdStrike Update Causes Global IT Outage Due to Skipped Quality Checks
EU’s Patronizing Attitude Towards Africa Revealed
Netanyahu Denounces World Court Ruling on Israeli Occupation
Adidas Drops Bella Hadid Over Controversy
Global Outage Caused by CrowdStrike Update Impacts Millions
Massive Flight Cancellations Across the U.S. Due to Microsoft Outage
Global Windows Outage Causes Chaos Across Banks, Airlines, and More
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Using Chemical Weapons
UK's Flawed COVID-19 Planning Exposed by Inquiry
Ursula von der Leyen Wins Second Term as European Commission President
Police Officer Injured in Attack in Central Paris
Hulk Hogan absolutely tore it up at the RNC.
Paris is being "cleansed" of migrants and homeless people ahead of the Olympics.
Lamine Yamal arriving at his school after winning the Euros
Campaigners Urge UK Government to Block Shein's London IPO
UK Labour Government's Legislative Agenda
UK Labour Government to Regulate Powerful AI Models
Record Heat Temperatures in Ukraine Amid Power Crisis
UK Government Plans to Remove 92 Hereditary Peers from House of Lords
×