Hollywood Pays Tribute, Reacts To News Of ‘Queen Of Rock’ n Roll’ Tina Turner’s Death At 83

Daily Caller ^ | May 24, 2023 | By Katie Jerkovich

[Red Badger]

Hollywood reacted to the news Wednesday of the death of Tina Turner, calling her “iconic,” “legendary,” and so much more.

The official Twitter account for the legendary singer tweeted, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner.” The singer battled health issues in recent years, including intestinal cancer, a stroke, and needing a kidney transplant, People magazine reported. She died “peacefully” at her home near Zurich in Switzerland after a long illness, publicist Bernard Doherty confirmed.

[Seruzawa]

She certainly didn’t need autotune. Unlike the current plastic person, Swiftie.

[LeonardFMason]

“intestinal cancer, a stroke, and needing a kidney transplant”

Yikes.

[Fiji Hill]

This is one of her more interesting hits.

It's Going to Work Out Fine--Ike & Tina Turner (1961)

[Red Badger]

I saw the Ike & Tina Turner Review in 1972, opening for Deep Purple................

[Rummyfan]

Hollywood reacted to the news Wednesday of the death of Tina Turner, calling her “iconic,” “legendary,” and so much more.

She was all that. And more.

[Rummyfan]

To the best of my knowledge, Tina Turner never played the race card. Ever. In another thread yesterday someone referenced an interview she did with Oprah and when the orca questioned her about racism, she replied to the effect of 'I don't have time for that'.

As for living in Switzerland... why live in some Third World hellhole where you have to worry about being kidnapped or robbed or all your wealth confiscated by a kleptocracy?

[dfwgator]

Seems like an unnecessary comment on a thread about her death. I think her widower husband is from Germany, at least that’s where they met. She found her peace as a naturalized Swiss citizen and that’s all that matters.

Good for Tina, she deserved all the happiness. As they say, 'Living well is the best revenge'.

[nwrep]

Good riddance to overrated cultural trash.

[fr_freak]

Good riddance to overrated cultural trash.

Damn, son, take it easy. While there is a lot of trash in Hollywood, Tina seemed like one of the good ones. Never saw or heard her do or say any of the messed up stuff that typical Hollywood punks do now.

[Albion Wilde]

Some blacks felt she was a “race traitor” for marrying a white guy, and doing mostly duets with other white guys.

And yet, a black guy beat her, bruised her, broke her bones and almost broke her spirit. So glad she overcame.

I had the unforgettable opportunity of seeing her and Ike live in 1971, as their album containing "Proud Mary" had been introduced, and they were finally starting to hit the big time. Her performance with the Ikettes was ground-shaking, revolutionary in terms of the pop music of the time—a whole new level. The audience—mainly black but also mixed with white hipsters—reacted at first as if stunned, soon followed by primal screams and joyful madness. It was not hard to see that Ike was devastated with jealousy. She was humble, and his music was OK; but her talent was enormous.

I'll never forget a long-ago appearance, probably late 70s, that featured Tina on a tv variety show. She was paired on stage with Ann-Margret, who was widely regarded as a sexy film goddess at the time. Ann-Margret performed "Proud Mary" alongside Tina.

I was deeply embarrassed for Ann-Margret; a truly pathetic display. Yet when it was over, Tina smiled, stepped to one side and gestured towards Ann-Margret with a generous open palm, encouraging the audience to applaud Ann-Margret, who had just humiliated herself without even realizing. Tina! ...such an act of mercy, class and grace!

[dfwgator]

Ike actually gets credit for what some consider to be the first rock record, “Rocket 88”.

[Albion Wilde]

Good riddance to overrated cultural trash.

You have totally missed out. I pity you.

[Albion Wilde]

I just looked it up on YT. Thanks for the interesting sidelight.

[Irish Eyes]

Good riddance to pop trash

Good riddance to overrated cultural trash.

I hope you have a happy life. Tina Turner was an idol of mine for 60 years.

[nwrep]

I do. Thank you.

[wardaddy]

He did arguably make first rock and roll record of any consequence in early 1951

And unlike his fellow Mississippian a few miles up hwy 61 he didn’t have two of seven wives die rather circumspect

So there is that

Sort of a Pete Rose situation

Ike was notable no question

And she was on record saying she at times gave as good as she got

He snagged her very young and she wanted to break out eventually and he wasn’t having it

A volatile mix especially with his cocaine addiction thrown in for good measure

Ike was only married 14 times lol

[wardaddy]

We got plenty here can join em

I dusted up with two in particular today coincidentally

[wardaddy]

Additionally very importantly

Tina’s caboose was appropriate size

Not like Beyoncé they have airbrush down

[Albion Wilde]

Ike actually gets credit for what some consider to be the first rock record, “Rocket 88”.

Was viewing a few more videos of Tina today, and ran across this very interesting story of Ike's life, and an explanation of his talent and drive for excellence. The musical roots of Rocket 88 are discussed. His family and friends do acknowledge the many factors that brought him down, most certainly his drug use. But it certainly illuminated the human side to his actions.

Ike & Tina Turner documentary

Like most fans after Tina left him, I was disgusted at the revelation of his abuse of substances, loose women, and his wife; and never gave a thought to how much he had built, having come from worse than nothing, except that his father was a Christian preacher. At the end, he regretted his mistakes mightily. It's 41 minutes long, but worth the time if you're interested in his side of the story.