The entertainment world has taken to social media to mourn Tina Turner, who died today (May 24) at the age of 83 at her home in Switzerland, with tributes pouring in from friends, collaborators, and even former President Barack Obama.
“I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner,” Mick Jagger said. “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.”
“So deeply sad to hear about Tina Turner’s passing… I loved her version of Proud Mary!” added former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty, whose band Turner covered with phenomenal success in the 1960s. “It was different and fantastic. I was also so happy because she chose my song and it was her breakthrough record.”
See more tributes below.

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I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner.
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. pic.twitter.com/TkG5VrdxXO— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 24, 2023
Shocked. Saddened. Sending condolences to Tina Turner’s family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/FGlQfjxaGh
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) May 24, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about Tina Turner. I loved Tina and her voice and energy – she was one of the greats. “River Deep, Mountain High” will always be one of my favorite songs. And nothing beats her version of “Proud Mary.” I loved her musical too. Love & Mercy. pic.twitter.com/dZ0swrtmsB
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) May 24, 2023
Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself—speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never… pic.twitter.com/qXl2quZz1c
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 24, 2023
So deeply sad to hear about Tina Turner's passing… I loved her version of Proud Mary! It was different and fantastic. I was also so happy because she chose my song and it was her breakthrough record. pic.twitter.com/pH1Qt8u25Y
— John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) May 24, 2023
Ms Tina. 💔
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 24, 2023
REST IN POWER LEGEND!
Tina Turner, Iconic Singer and Music Legend, Dies at 83 https://t.co/jvrDnWreoU
— Living Colour (@LivingColour) May 24, 2023
RIP to the legendary Tina Turner pic.twitter.com/Pgh2pXbVn3
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) May 24, 2023
My darling Tina Turner. I’ve been loving you so long. So much to thank you for. Love you eternally. Can’t believe this awful news. Can’t believe you are gone. Sx
— Garbage (@garbage) May 24, 2023
Sad to hear of Tina Turner passing. I saw her on her first major tour, supporting The Rolling Stones at Birmingham Odeon on 1966 & became an instant fan. RIP pic.twitter.com/ijZJRtwZmN
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) May 24, 2023
Rest in peace to one of my favorite artists of all time, the legendary queen of rock n’ roll Tina Turner. 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. pic.twitter.com/VqlTjy1LUR
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 24, 2023
Heaven has gained an angel.
Rest in Paradise Tina Turner.
Thank you for the inspiration you gave us all. pic.twitter.com/JMxa9kBsmF— Ciara (@ciara) May 24, 2023
The magnificent Tina Turner has left us. 💔 pic.twitter.com/0FW16o4kZC
— Mia Farrow 🧡🏳️🌈 🌻🇺🇸☘️ (@MiaFarrow) May 24, 2023
My condolences to the Turner family rest in peace Tina Turner you will be missed pic.twitter.com/3vi2fWtF1k
— Grandmaster Flash (@DJFlash4eva) May 24, 2023
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. 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,…
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) May 24, 2023
I honestly don't even know what to say, I'm literally in tears as i write this. Her legacy has brought me so much comfort over the years. Long live the queen.
— Shamir (@ShamirBailey) May 24, 2023