As the world mourns the loss of an iconic figure, it is a moment of profound sadness for her millions of fans around the globe. For me, personally, it feels like losing a cherished friend, someone whose music has been the soundtrack of my life. Having been fortunate enough to witness her electrifying performances live on multiple occasions, I feel compelled to pay tribute to the indomitable spirit and immeasurable talent of the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
My journey as a Tina Turner fan began long ago when I stumbled upon her music as a young teenager. From the moment her powerful voice reverberated through my speakers, I was captivated. I delved deep into her discography, marveling at her ability to infuse every note with raw emotion and energy. It was then that I knew I had found an artist whose music spoke directly to my soul.
Each Tina’s performance was a testament to her unparalleled showmanship and dedication to her craft. From the moment she took the stage, the energy in the arena became electrifying, and time seemed to stand still. Tina had a unique ability to create an intimate connection with her audience, making each one of us feel as though we were the sole recipient of her musical gifts.
Tina’s impact on the music industry is immeasurable. With a career spanning over six decades, she broke barriers and shattered records, becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time. From her early days as part of the duo Ike & Tina Turner to her sensational solo career, she continually redefined herself, effortlessly transitioning between genres and leaving an indelible mark on each one.
But it was not just her music that made Tina an icon. Her resilience and strength in the face of personal struggles served as an inspiration to countless individuals around the world. She demonstrated that it is possible to rise above adversity and emerge stronger than ever, becoming a beacon of hope for those who needed it most.
Tina’s performances were a spectacle to behold. Her energy was infectious, and her stage presence unmatched. She danced with a ferocity that belied her age, commanding the attention of every person in the venue. From the soulful ballads that tugged at our heartstrings to the high-octane rock anthems that had us dancing in the aisles, Tina had the power to evoke a wide range of emotions with every song.
The void left behind by her absence is immeasurable, but her music will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come. We will forever be grateful for the gift she shared with us through her artistry.
As a fan, I will cherish the memories of the times I spent in the presence of Tina. Her concerts were transformative experiences, filling me with joy, love, and an overwhelming sense of connection. Her music provided solace during difficult times and served as a reminder of the strength and resilience within each of us.
Tina’s legacy will live on through the timeless music she has left behind. As one of her biggest fans, I will continue to celebrate her life, her talent, and her indomitable spirit. Rest in power, dear Tina. Your voice may have been silenced, but the impact you made on the world will resonate forever.
Anna Mae is gone, Tina will live on forever.
My deepest and most sincere condolences to Mr. Bach, Mr. Roger Davies, and Tina’s close friends and family.
She was my guide and so thankfull having seen all her performances since 1978
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What’s love ?!
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She was simply the best❤️🌻
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Goodbye Tina
You are simply the best❤️🌻
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Rest in Power You beautiful Queen of Rock! 😭💔👸🏽🤎 You will forever be Simply The Best! ⭐️
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Devastated! I could not believe this! Fly high beautiful Tina, rest in heavenly peace for eternity. 😭😭😭 Beautiful Angel 😇
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Well said. Deepest condolences to Erwin and Tina’s (or should I say Anna Mae’s) family.
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I am so devasted by this news.Hoping this day would never come during my lifetime.
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My deepest condoleances, Mr. Bach. May you find the strength to carry the loss of your beautiful, sweet and wonderfull wife Tina…. she will be missed só much…😪😪😪
Thank you, Ben😔
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I hold such fond memories of her. My mums idol, we used to sing her songs together. We saw her in concert. My mum often got her strength from Tina. But now my mum may meet her in heaven. RIP. X
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Je suis si triste, mais triste, Tina Turner nous a quitté. Que de souvenirs, et de bonheur en écoutant sa musique. Je suis si triste, je ne sais quoi dire…..
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Très bel hommage Ben. Notre Tina n’est plus. Je t’embrasse bien fort.
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She was super awesome and has inspired me as a singer and as an abuse survivor.
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Rest in peace beautiful Tina love you x
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I am so very sad to hear of Tina Turner’s passing. She is the most wonderful person that I have ever seen in concert. God bless you, Tina.
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I am very sad about Tina Turner. She was my idol…..May she rest in peace now with God.
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I am a fan of the great TINA !! I never stopped to love her from 1982 with what’s love…. I saw her during years and went to all concerts ! Evening it’s a sad new but she will stay in hearts of million peuple !! Tina is dead, god save the Queen !!
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she was a wonderful person and gave me the strength to know I can make my life better with out abuse and I was able to teach other of the same thing and learn to love, the world was a better place with her in it ,now she is singing in heaven to some very lucky people
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Thank You dear Ben for your beautiful words, i had also the privilege to see many of her life performances all over Europe, i lost today my everything, ever since my early teenage years i’ve became one of her biggest fans, ever since the day i heard her voice for the first time i listened each and every day to her music that will remain till the end of times. I still can’t believe it, she helped me with her music when i was down or had a bad or rough day, i want to thank Tina for everything she did for us and the whole world, she changed the music industry, what a great LADY she was, there will never ever be another one like Tina, she is irreplaceable!!
May she rest in peace, she will always be a part of my life.
My condoleances to her husband Erwin Bach, her family, her friends and her billion fans.
I will miss you Tina, Chico
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My heart is broken! Tina always made my husband and I smile whenever we went to a concert or heard her songs….. Rest my friend and give them h–l up there!!
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Thank you Ben,
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R.I.P Tina….gone but will never be forgotton
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Bravo Ben! You spoke for me too. Rest in Peace Tina!
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Wonderfully written – thank you!
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No Brasil a grande perda de nossa Rita Lee e agora a nossa Tina! Um vazio destas vozes mas que deixam um legado de muita força neste feminino que insiste em resistir sempre!!! Salve salve
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Another non day for me. This is the worse news I could get in life. Only rich memories will remain. For always, Tina.
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Dear fellow Sag🏹You have earned your moksha/Liberation! What a relief! 🕊Eternal, Lighter, and free!
Fly home sis!
Halleluyah!
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Thank you Ben, for all you have done for all fans of Tina. A truly special treasure will forever be revered, remembered and missed 🙏💔👠
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I will forever remember Tina Turner Wildest Dreams Tour at The Greek Theater with headliner Cyndi Lauper May 16, 1997 on a Friday night. She was Electrifying and absolutely Stunning. Tina’s beautiful Soul was truly one of a kind as expressed through her unforgettable music. Peace and Love to all the Souls she has touched.
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Thanks for hour contributions for all these years Ben. Much strenght! 🙏
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Heel veel sterkte aan Erwin en familie. Zij blijft The Queen ! And simply the best for ever ……..
Zal nog altijd genieten van haar geweldige songs ……
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Our Lord needed an angel to teach others rock and roll😭😭😭😭😭😭Tina Turner was my role model, and will always be my role model. Her music was uplifting while fighting racism sexism ..showing all of us that living your dream can help to overcome most of the BS in life. condolences to her husband, whole family and a loyal friends. I will always love you, my queen and thank you thank you for the music that you gave us.
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My heart Is broken 💔.
I’m crying and crying.
Many memories about concerts in Paris…
It’s so hard, this evening…
Bye Anna-Mae and many thanks miss Tina Turner.
I’ll never forget this incredible artist.
Many Thanks Ben, for all your work and very good memories when I met you, in France Stadium, on 2000.
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She as the best entertainer ever saw 3 times in concert
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Thank you Ben, you’ve said it for all of us. Rest in peace, dearest Anna Mae.
I am absolutely heartbroken.
Deepest condolences to Erwin.
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Ben, Big hugs xxx
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P.S. 💙 Thunderdome
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Rest in peace❤
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These words are beautiful.
Thank you 🥀💔🙏🏽
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A special lady and a true legend let her music Live on
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I’m saddened as I think of such a beautiful soul myMentor and my Twin. 🤩
Thanks 🙏🏼 for Sharing your Beautiful 🎼Singing 🎤Dancing 💃🏽 and BEAUTY
I’m Grateful and Thankful to have seen you in Concert 🎵 her in Tampa, Florida.
You’re still “Simply The BEST”
May God rest your soul.
Much Love ❤️ my beautiful idol
Simply 💃🏽Wanda
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RIP queen of rock and roll!!! SIMPLY THE BEST !!! No one can compare to you !!
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So very hard to believe that there will never be another Tina; never another Queen of Rock and Roll…she was – Simply The Best!…Proud Mary, Keep on Rollin!!! RIP!
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Beautifully said, Ben. I’m absolutely heartbroken.
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A shining light now gone from our work! She blessed to have had her shining light in our lives – pure raw talent – just awesome, powerful presence without even trying – her light just shone so brightly – it is will be a very dull without our Tina Turner.
May she rest in eternal peace and light and thank you your song and music – there aren’t enough words to say how brilliant you were.
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Beautiful tribute Ben, such a sad day for us all. You have done so much to ensure Tina and her legacy will be loved and remembered forever x
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Lovely words Ben 💔🙏
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Don’t want , and can’t believe this. Want to wake up tomorrow morning and think it’s a bad dream. we really believed she will have more years .So sad , very sad. thinking about her husband MR. BACH. AND YOU BEN did so much for the fans . and your respect to MRS. TINA. We loved her so much. And will love forever. She in our hearts. Never like any artist like her. CHEN & KEREN
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A rock star in every sense of the word..my fierce queen!
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Don’t want, and can’t believe this.Want to wake up tomorrow morning and think it’s a bad dream . We really believed she will have more years . So sad, very sad. Thinking about her husband MR. BACH. AND YOU BEN did so much for the fans and your respect to Mrs. Tina. We loved her so much. And will love forever. She in our hearts. Never like any artist like her. CHEN & KEREN
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My world is a little quieter today. Tina brought me immeasurable joy as I anxiously awaited each new project. She unknowingly saw me through highs and lows. I don’t know why I felt such a connection but grateful I did. We will celebrate what Tina brought to each of us. She believed that death is simply part of the cycle of life and I am thankful she reached the end of her journey in a very happy place. Tina, we will continue to say your name. Thank you.
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My heart is so full right now you are going to be very well missed and you have left a beautiful Legacy on the world of your self.
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I will miss Tina style and iconic image that have supported me through most of my adult life. Her songs have pulled me through good, bad and sad times. Tina, A love like yours don’t come knocking everyday. RIP
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She will always be Simply The Best!! Love forever!
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❤️❤️❤️
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Would you be ab
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And I’m very sad that she is gone.
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Rest In Rock. Thank you for all you gave us. My Wonder Woman…
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I am simply devastated at the news of the passing of my Diva, Tina Turner.
I have followed Tina since her solo career took off and have been a loyal, beloved and devoted fan!
Rest in peace my queen 👑
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Rest In Peace Tina you will be missed we loved you so much
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Still crying since I read the news. So thankful to have seen this amazing woman live in concert several times. You are simply the best Tina. Fly high xxx
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My only one singer, I was sad and cried when my friends called me to tell me the sad news, I prayed for her and my late husband who admired her and we both have the privilege to be in her last concert at the American Airlines Arena 10/30/2008, she was full of energy and I admired her, my condolences to her husband family and closest friends, Rest in Peace precious Tina. 🙏 I have been receiving words from my friends because all of them knows that she was my only one singer
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The World has lost Tina Turner . She was Simpky The Best and Loved Worldwide . May she Rest in Peace
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My heart hurt
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That is a great letter! It captures everything I feel and think too! Your blog is a bright spot for us. Thank You!
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Merci pour votre hommage , Tina restera toujours vivante
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Tu seras toujours la mamy du rock et malgré toute la souffrance que tu as subie dans la vie tu as toujours gardé le morale et l´espoir d’un jour meilleur et tu es restée la même… You’re the best est le titre qui selon moi te décris le mieux car tu seras toujours la meilleur dans nos cœurs comme tu l´as toujours été dans tes chansons et dans tes shows et concerts …. au maximum toujours !!
Repose en paix TINA TURNER
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TOUJOURS ! Stronger than the wind !
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Tina, I am infinitely sad and infinitely grateful for everything….
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You were and will remain si.mply The Best.
For me the greatest female singer and performer.
A Strong woman who set an example for many.
Rest in peace Tina Turner.🌾🌾
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I am beyond sad and devastated over the news of Tina Turner’s passing! My daily prayers for over the last 5 years was to meet her, hug her, and tell her how her music changed and saved my life after a devastating divorce that left me penniless while in my mid 50’s. I practiced and learned her music and became a Chicago Street performer as a Tina Turner personator in order to buy food and to make ends
meet. I sang on the streets in front of the Chicago Theatre, for hours with swollen & blistered feet until I turned 60 years old. My life greatly improved when I began to get nice writeup in the newspaper, and featured on various News Stations in Chicago, and my Tina act became a big hit, and I began getting bookings that took me off the street, and I was able to rebuild my life, after the loss of all my material possession due to my divorce! Oh how many days that I have prayed, dreamed, and wished I could get a message to her one day to let her know how she changed my life! I also wanted to let her know the many things that we shared and had in common, even my resemblance to her, and my strong gospel singing voice! That dream was shattered today,after learning of her death! Tina Turner was and always will be my SHERO! There will never be anyone close to the iconic legend! RIP TINA Turner!
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Love her music and voice
Thanks for all your work.
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Sad to hear she’s gone. But her music and talent will always remain in my heart. My husband and I enjoyed watching her concerts over and over. She was the best performer, full of energy and charisma. May Tina Turner rest in peace.
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Please initiate a world wide vig
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One last goodbye ANNA MAE, you were SIMPLY THE BEST!!! Now you passed away on SILENT WINGS. I’m very sad. RIP
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Rest In Peace Tina you will be missed we loved you so much
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Rest In Peace Tina you will be missed we loved you so much
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Tina, tu me manques déjà terriblement… tu resteras dans mon coeur à jamais,
merci pour tout ce que tu m’as apporté par ta force, ton énergie et ton courage,
tu as rejoins les étoiles et tu es désormais celle qui brille le plus dans la voute céleste, je t’aime TINA
pensées à Erwin qui a su lui rendre, enfin, la vie plus douce par son amour, son respect et son attention
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Her music will be here forever. She will live in my heart. R.I.P. Tina. I love you💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️
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RIP Tina , reposes en Paix ♥️
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Perfect words, Ben…. thank you! Hard to believe she’s gone… I hope 🙏 she’s now at peace ❤
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I love singing her song proud Mary
And I have never seen the Tina Turner musical
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I still have her autograph along with Ike Turner when I use to go to Bandstand in Philadelphia. I was 14 when she was on the show and Tina was only 19 years old. The tears just won’t stop!
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Merci pour cet hommage🚩à Anna Mae🥰
Quand j’ai entendu Tina pour la première fois🐿J’ai compris à cet instant👌que nous avons une connexion. Tina merci pour tout🥰tu nous a emmener au sommet de nous-mêmes. Good energy⚡Love❤Love❤
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Nagyon szeretem a hangod,mindig ittmaradsz a ❤️szívembe.
Soha nem felejtenek el.❤️
Nyugodj békében .
Szeretlek. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rose
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❤️ Ich habe mich vor diesem Tag gefürchtet, sie war ja leider krank und es musste ja mal so kommen … so ist es ein trauriger Tag, ich trage schwarz … she gave me so many great moments when hearing her music and dancing to her songs … es gibt nicht viele Menschen, denen ich so viele great great feelings verdanke! Ich war bei drei Konzerten – she will be simply the best – FOREVER ❤️❤️❤️
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Ayer la noticia me dio un golpe tan fuerte… Mi Diva, mi mito… Una GRAN mujer, su fortaleza, su energía, su vitalidad pese a sus dificultades en la vida han sido mi espejo para seguir adelante con las mías. Se va Anna Mae, Tina vivirà siempre en mi corazón. Ella es mi banda sonora y The Best és una canción que cada vez que la escucho parece que Tina la cante para mi. Ahora me toca a mi. Tina te dedico nuestra canción YOU ARE SIMPLY THE BEST!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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deeply deeply sorry, a great singer has left Us., we will rembember for ever her outstanding voice
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I loved since I was young girl. Never had the opportunity to meet her in person. I was priviledge to see and hear her via televison. My heart is saddened,but she mo longer have to deal with illnesses. May she rest in peace. Fly high on Silent Wings Tina. Definitely made a impact on women lives. You show us jow to be resilent and persistant. Love you forever
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Still in shock.
To our Queen of rock and roll, take your silver wings and fly free.
You stated in an interview once that you have reached Nirvana, you want for nothing, you have total happiness.
Let us not forget that your long-time companion/friend/husband / and mentor Erwin Boch has lost his soulmate and our hearts ♥️ go out to him with our condolences 🙏 and wishes of good memories in this time of need.
Your song 1984 is the perfect way to sum up your journey ✨️ both past, present, and future experiences.
When I go out and look into the night sky the brightest biggest star I see will be a reminder of the person that helped me stay focused and realize I am worth something.
Thank you for all you have given the world and for timeless joy
you have shared ❤️ 💖.
You have truly reached Nirvana.
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Damn auto spell, i know her husbands last name is Bach,
Not boch. I was so upset i didn’t notice it yesterday.
And to Ben, such a perfect comment you made. Thank you.
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Descansa en Paz, Tina. Fuiste y siempre serás la mejor.
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rest in peace, lovely Tina.
You greatest of all great!
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Tino,byla jste skvělá ,nezaměnitelná…THE BEST!Děkujeme za všechno!!!
Navždy zůstanete v naších srdcích!
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What a sad day it’s been for me…. she was my
idol and inspiration since the Private Dancer days. So long Tina until we see you again someday. ♥️
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My heart is so heavy for this loss. I have listened, danced to and loved Ms. Turner’s my for as long as I can remember. Words cannot describe how hearing this news has me feel. Through all of her trials and tribulations, she fought hard and came back better than ever. I admire the fact that I kept her in my heart and this made me become who I am today. I had the honor to meet Ms. Turner years ago, in New York at JFK Airport where I worked, and she radiated so much style and grace. Ms. Turner and the many many women who I have had the pleasure of meeting and following, have been a great blessing in my life, and sculptured me to be best that I can be and I am truly Blessed and Greatful for that. You are already dearly missed and will never be forgotten. Youbwill always be ‘SIMPLY THE BEST” Thank you God for the Beautiful Gift. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️
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My heart is so heavy for this loss. I have listened, danced to and loved Ms. Turner’s music for as long as I can remember. Words cannot describe how hearing this news has made feel. Through all of her trials and tribulations, she fought hard and came back better than ever! She was fortunate enough to find the love of her life and I am happy for that. I admire the fact that I kept her in my heart and this made me become who I am today. I had the honor to meet Ms. Turner years ago, in New York at JFK Airport where I worked, and she radiated so much style and grace. Ms. Turner and the many many women who I have had the pleasure of meeting and following, have been a great blessing in my life, and sculptured me to be best that I can be and I am truly Blessed and Greatful for that. You are already dearly missed and will never be forgotten.You willl always be ‘SIMPLY THE BEST” Thank you God for the Beautiful Gift. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️♥️♥️
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Prečudovite besede dragi Ben.
Pisala bom v svojem jeziku, ker si želim, da se ve, da ima in vedno jih bo imela oboževalce tudi v Sloveniji. V imenu vseh si povedal, kaj nam pomeni in nam bo pomenila. Prečudovito bitje z prečudovito žensko, močno energijo in talentom, katere nas je popolnoma prevzela in ogromno žensk dala upanje, pogum popolne svobode.
Never forgotten, always loved.
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Always and forever…. Tina is the one….the best.
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This was the text yesterday at 7:15pm as I took by break from work of Tina Turner passing! I felt my blood left my face and was floored for a few moments. I called my husband who confirmed it. I held back my tears but this morning as I was walking my dog I burst into tears! I realized that today 25th May, Tina/ Anna-Mae is no longer in our world! And it gripped my soul! Thank you God for giving us the rarest, most beautiful, beautiful gift you created! Rest in God’s Eternal Love Anna-Mae Bullock! See you one day in paradise!
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Miss you queen of rock and roll.
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I don’t even know where to begin with, from the first time I listened to her as a young boy on that road trip with my mom in 2005, I remember vividly mom saying „This is Tina” (Complicated Disaster was playing on the radio in Brazil), to be immersed since on her music for almost 20 years, I can’t count on my hand how many times watching Tina’s live performances have helped me, so many times. The countless hours just listening to her speaking, her extremely wise interviews, so much strength, so much wisdom for one person, beautiful in and out.
Everything I learned from her is so precious I’ll carry forever with me, it’s part of who I am, Tina is part of who I am, as a person, as a son, as a brother, as a friend, everything. I am so grateful to have meet so many other fans, all of them great people, because I believe Tina’s own kindness has reverberated all over the world, and this is why great people tend to be her fans and admire her as well.
I love you Tina, I’ll always will.
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In my eyes she was a superb entertainer like no other then and now . She over came many obstacles with her head held high and quite frankly, I believe that she could have been recognized better in the music industry for her talent, triumph and success in her long music career. I will miss her.
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Lieve Tina, vanaf 1984 in mijn leven, 43 keer live gezien, maar het aantal maakt niet uit,the meet and greet bij Ivo in 1996, mijn nummer was 8, vandaar mijn Anna8Mae, jouw kracht, positieve uitstraling en wijze levenslessen zullen mij altijd blijven steunen, in goede maar zeker ook in slechte tijden, Rust Zacht mooi mens, en een oprecht medeleven voor de fantastische man in het leven van Tina, Erwin Bach, you’re a true angel, foreverinmyheart, with love from Anna8Mae xxx
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Big compliment for you Ben x
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“My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends, colleagues and neighbors on the passing of the beloved Tina. She is sorely missed.”
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Gracias por poner en palabras lo que sentimos los fans en el corazón.
Muchas gracias de verdad Ben.
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So saddened and grieved to learn that our forever Queen of Rock&Roll,has transitioned
to the heavens to,be with our
Lord and savior.
Her sweet and gentle,spirit
of giving back to this world
with her incredible voice,and
magical,dancing,skills will
live forever,as well as her
strong will to keep,going even in the worst situations.
God bless her husband and
family with comfort during
this difficult time.
Tina is now resting in,God’s
loving arms in the peace she
so deserves.
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Un ser de luz. Que brinda una gran armonía. Te recordaré siempre. Tina
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She’s been a true love since I first heard “River Deep – Mountain High” on the radio in 1966. Tina has been part of my life for 56 years. I was devastated when I heard the news yesterday and there were few moments during the day that I could keep my eyes dry. Finding this post in BoredPanda community this morning has gone a long way in helping me grieve. I miss you Lady Tina – I just can’t say goodbye!
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Dios la tenga en la gloria Amen
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Tina Anna Mae Turner. Thanks for your many years of entertainment in the music 🎶 industry.
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I was shocked and saddened to hear that the amazing and seemingly unbreakable Tina had left us. But I believe she is now in a much better place and all her suffering is at an end. She inspired me and gave me strength when I thought my own struggles were unbearable. I am sure she will never be forgotten not only for her incredible talent but also her resilience, generosity and bravery in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. My heart goes out to Erwin for the loss of his beautiful soul mate, but I’m sure he is happy she is now free from pain and flying high. RIP TINA- The forever Queen of Rock and Roll 💞
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