Angela Bassett issue a statement after news of Tina ’s death was announce .
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of legendary singer, dancer, and artistTina Turner, whodiedtoday at age 83.
Tributes for the “Proud Mary” singer poured out online after news of her death broke.
Angela Bassettsaidin a statement to the Hollywood Reporter that she was “honored to have known Tina” and “humbled to have helped show her to the world” when she played Tina in the 1993 biopicWhat’s Love Got to Do with It.
“I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner,” Mick Jaggertweeted. “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.”
Mariah CareyrememberedTina as “an incredible performer, musician, and trailblazer.” She added: “To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere. Her music will continue to inspire generations to come. Rest in Peace, Queen.”
Forest WhitakersaidTina was an “icon, whom we loved for her voice, her dancing, and her spirit. … Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, Tina. You’re simply the best.”
Magic JohnsoncalledTina one of his “favorite artists” ever. “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 money’s worth,” he said.
Halle Berryrecalledmeeting Tina at an event in the early 2000s. “I’ll never forget this day at the Legends Ball when I met Tina Turner!” she captioned a photo of them together. “She rearranged me with her conversation, her spirit, her depth of character, her grace and most of all her ability to be ordinary and a LEGEND at the time! The world will be missing one bright light tonight! 🙏🏽”
“Tina Turner: Simply the best,” wrote Stephen King.
Tina Turner : Simply the best .
Ciaratweetedthat “heaven has gained an angel” and thanked Tina “for the inspiration [she] gave us all.”
Kelly Rowlandshareda similar sentiment on Instagram, thanking Tina “for giving us [her] all.” “We love you!!” she added.
Sheryl Lee Ralph said the news had hit her “hard” as she retweetedpostspaying tribute to Tina.
“A Survivor and a Badass,” Diane Warren said of the fellow singer. “Every note she sang shook the room and shook your soul. There will never be another like her. Shake the roof off of Heaven Tina Turner🎤🔥💔”
A Survivor and a Badass . Every note she sang shook the way and shook your soul . There will never be another like her . Shake the roof off of Heaven Tina Turner 🎤 🔥 💔
“Legend & Icon & that doesn’t even scratch the surface,” Nicki Minajtweeted. “May she rest in perfect peace & may her legacy of brilliance & resilience live on forever. #SimplyTheBest.”
Jennifer Hudsonwroteon Twitter that it was a “sad day” for music.
“The world is a less better place without this legendary, gorgeous resilient woman,” Tina Knowles-Lawsonwroteas she shared photos of Beyoncé performing with the late singer at the 2008 Grammys. “She was ‘Simply The Best.'”
“Shocked. Saddened. Sending condolences to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones,” Diana Rosstweeted.
