Gloria Gaynor is amongst those paying tribute to the music legend who has died aged 83
Tributes have been pouring in for the legendary singer Tina Turner who has died at the age of 83. The music icon, who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, passed away after a long illness, her publicist Bernard Doherty confirmed.
She had global hits including What's Love Got To Do With It, Private Dancer and The Best, with more than 180 million albums sold. Roger Davies, the singer's manager of 30 years, paid tribute to the star, saying: "Tina was a unique and remarkable force of nature with her strength, incredible energy and immense talent. From the first day I met her in 1980, she believed in herself completely when few others did at that time.
Singer Ciara thanked Tina as she said: "Heaven has gained an angel. Rest in Paradise Tina Turner. Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all." And British hitmaker Paloma Faith hailed Tina Turner as being one of her "greatest influences and inspirations"." She added: "Thank you for all the gifts you gave me, and us, as women, to be empowered and stand up for ourselves and be counted by turning our pain into a force of nature. You really were incredible... RIP."
"With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly."
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