Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Tina Turner
Following the peaceful passing of legendary rock ‘n’ roll icon Tina Turner at the age of 83, Beyoncé paid homage to her idol. The Queen B shared a heartfelt tribute on social media and her website, accompanied by a 2008 photo of their unforgettable performance at the 50th GRAMMY Awards.
Expressing her love and gratitude, Beyoncé described Turner as her beloved queen and a constant source of inspiration. She acknowledged Turner’s strength, resilience, power, and passion, emphasizing how fortunate they all were to have witnessed her kindness and beautiful spirit. Beyoncé thanked Turner for her significant contributions and the path she paved.
Their iconic duet of “Proud Mary” at the GRAMMY Awards remains etched in history. With Turner in a shimmering jumpsuit and Beyoncé in a sequined suit, the dynamic performance showcased their admiration for one another. Both artists bowed in mutual respect at the end, symbolizing the immense influence they had on each other.
During the 2005 Kennedy Center Honor ceremony, Beyoncé paid tribute to Tina Turner by delivering a powerful rendition of “Proud Mary,” evoking pride in Turner herself. In another heartfelt gesture, on Turner’s 80th birthday in 2019, Beyoncé wrote a handwritten letter expressing her lifelong admiration. She credited Turner for paving the way and enabling aspiring artists like herself to pursue their dreams.
Tragic news emerged as Turner’s representative confirmed her peaceful passing on Wednesday at her residence in Küsnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland. Turner’s verified Instagram account also posted a statement, confirming the sad news.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow,” the statement read. “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.”
