Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner Dead at 83: Sarah Jessica Parker, Magic Johnson and More Stars React

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Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner Dead at 83: Sarah Jessica Parker, Magic Johnson and More Stars React

Paying respects to a legend. Celebrities are mourning the loss of iconic singer Tina Turner after her death at age 83. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” read a statement on the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Instagram account on Wednesday, May 24, alongside a black-and-white photo of the music icon. “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.” Earlier that day, Turner’s rep released a statement announcing her death. “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.” Her spokesperson, Bernard Doherty, added: “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.” Stars and fans of the Tennessee native flocked to the tribute post to pay their respects. "Rejoice In Paradise Queen. Legends Never Die. Rest In Power,” Rosario Dawson replied. “Rest in power Legendary Queen 👑,” Debbie Gibson commented. [jwplayer lCUJii5f-zhNYySv2] While Turner had a flourishing career since her debut at 18, the “What’s Love Got to Do With It” songstress faced a series of health issues in recent years. In 2013, the Grammy winner suffered from a stroke three weeks after she tied the knot with Erwin Bach. While recovering from the stroke, Turner had to learn how to walk again. Three years later, she was diagnosed with both intestinal cancer and kidney failure. “I had no pain but my body was reacting from cancer in the colon, from kidney failure. It sounds like it continues and goes on and it does … Then they came up with, there was cancer in the colon, both kidneys were already gone and the kidney takes care of cleansing the body,” she wrote in her 2018 memoir, Tina Turner: My Love Story. “All of that had started to toxify. So it was on its way. I said I’m ready to go if it’s time. My mother and sister have gone. Erwin said, ‘No, I don’t want another partner,’ so it went on and on.” The “A Fool in Love” artist was the mother of two sons: Craig, whom she shared with saxophonist Raymond Hill and Ronnie and whom she welcomed with ex-husband and musical partner Ike Turner. Tina also adopted two of Ike’s sons from prior relationships. Craig died in July 2018 at age 59 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Before her death, Tina lost Ronnie in December 2022 due to colon cancer. Keep scrolling to see celebrities' heartfelt tributes:

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Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner Dead at 83: Sarah Jessica Parker, Magic Johnson and More Stars React

Paying respects to a legend. Celebrities are mourning the loss of iconic singer Tina Turner after her death at age 83. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” read a statement on the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Instagram account on Wednesday, May 24, alongside a black-and-white photo of the music icon. “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.” Earlier that day, Turner’s rep released a statement announcing her death. “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.” Her spokesperson, Bernard Doherty, added: “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.” Stars and fans of the Tennessee native flocked to the tribute post to pay their respects. "Rejoice In Paradise Queen. Legends Never Die. Rest In Power,” Rosario Dawson replied. “Rest in power Legendary Queen 👑,” Debbie Gibson commented. [jwplayer lCUJii5f-zhNYySv2] While Turner had a flourishing career since her debut at 18, the “What’s Love Got to Do With It” songstress faced a series of health issues in recent years. In 2013, the Grammy winner suffered from a stroke three weeks after she tied the knot with Erwin Bach. While recovering from the stroke, Turner had to learn how to walk again. Three years later, she was diagnosed with both intestinal cancer and kidney failure. “I had no pain but my body was reacting from cancer in the colon, from kidney failure. It sounds like it continues and goes on and it does … Then they came up with, there was cancer in the colon, both kidneys were already gone and the kidney takes care of cleansing the body,” she wrote in her 2018 memoir, Tina Turner: My Love Story. “All of that had started to toxify. So it was on its way. I said I’m ready to go if it’s time. My mother and sister have gone. Erwin said, ‘No, I don’t want another partner,’ so it went on and on.” The “A Fool in Love” artist was the mother of two sons: Craig, whom she shared with saxophonist Raymond Hill and Ronnie and whom she welcomed with ex-husband and musical partner Ike Turner. Tina also adopted two of Ike’s sons from prior relationships. Craig died in July 2018 at age 59 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Before her death, Tina lost Ronnie in December 2022 due to colon cancer. Keep scrolling to see celebrities' heartfelt tributes:

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Mariah Carey

“The words legendary, iconic, diva, and superstar are often overused and yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more — an incredible performer, musician and trailblazer,” the “Heartbreaker” songstress captioned an Instagram tribute. “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.”

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Angela Bassett

Angela Bassett The Oscar nominee, who portrayed the iconic artist in 1963’s What’s Love Got to Do With It, penned a solemn message about Tina’s legacy after her passing.

“How do we say farewell to a woman who owned her pain and trauma and used it as a means to help change the world?” Bassett wrote via Instagram on Wednesday. “Through her courage in telling her story, her commitment to stay the course in her life, no matter the sacrifice, and her determination to carve out a space in rock and roll for herself and for others who look like her, Tina Turner showed others who lived in fear what a beautiful future filled with love, compassion, and freedom should look like. 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.’”

She added: “I shall hold these words close to my heart for the rest of my days. I am honored to have known Tina Turner. I am humbled to have helped show her to the world. So on today, while we mourn the loss of this iconic voice and presence, she gave us more than we could have ever asked. She gave us her whole self. And Tina Turner is a gift that that will always be ‘simply the best.’”

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Hilary Swank

“What a blessing to have the sincere honor to meet this masterful icon, trailblazer and supreme talent. 🙌🏽,” the Million Dollar Baby actress wrote alongside a photo of herself and the singer. “God rest your soul, @tinaturner 🤍.”

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Magic Johnson

“Rest in peace to one of my favorite artists of all time, the legendary queen of rock n’ roll Tina Turner,” the former basketball player wrote via Twitter. “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 moneys worth.”

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George Takei

“A true legend has passed. Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. She was our River Deep and our Mountain High, the Private Dancer in our hearts,” the Star Trek actor penned. “She showed us that love really does has everything to do with it, and that we really did need another hero. And she was it. Rest now, Proud Mary. Raise your voice high in the heavens.”

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Holly Robinson Peete

“💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔A life to celebrate … Rest In Peace Queen Tina Turner 🙏🏾🕊️🎤,” the 21 Jump Street alum captioned a black and white photo of the performer.

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Sarah Jessica Parker

“Simply the best. RIP Ms. Turner. I loved and love you. Thank you. Godspeed. X, SJ,” the former Sex and the City actress wrote via Instagram.

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Jennifer Aniston

“Rest in peace beautiful angel 💔,” the Friends alum penned via her Instagram Story.

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Bryan Adams

“RIP @tinaturner My condolences to Erwin and Tina's family. I'll be forever grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends,” the “I Do It For You” singer tweeted. “Thank you for being the inspiration to millions of people around the world for speaking your truth and giving us the gift of your voice. It's Only Love and that's all.❤️ #tinaturner”

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Debbie Gibson

“Rest in power Legendary Queen 👑,” the “Lost in Your Eyes” songstress replied to the announcement.

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Rosario Dawson

“Rejoice In Paradise Queen. Legends Never Die. Rest In Power,” the Mandalorian actress commented via Instagram.

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Piers Morgan

“RIP Tina Turner. Simply, the best,” the British journalist tweeted.

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Ciara

“Heaven has gained an angel. Rest in Paradise Tina Turner,” the “Goodies” artist penned. “Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all.”

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Andy Cohen

“SIMPLY THE BEST BEST BEST.  WE LOVE YOU TINA ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,” the talk show host wrote via Twitter.

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Lizzo

The "Good as Hell" singer performed "Proud Mary" at her Special Tour show in Phoenix on Wednesday, paying tribute to Turner with both a song and a brief speech.

"Today, we lost an icon. And I haven’t allowed myself to be sad. I haven’t allowed myself to cry about it. And I don’t want to right now because I’d much rather celebrate the incredible legend Tina Turner is," Lizzo told the crowd. "As a Black girl in a rock band, I would not exist if it was not for the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll."

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Beyonce

The 28-time Grammy winner — who has long been vocal about how Turner served as one of her biggest inspirations — honored the late artist after her passing.

"My beloved queen. I love you endlessly," Beyoncé wrote via her website on Wednesday. "I'm so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way. You are strength and resilience. You are the epitome of power and passion. We are all so fortunate to have witnessed your kindness and beautiful spirit that will forever remain. Thank you for all you have done."