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Tina Turner has died

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Blondiescot Wed 24-May-23 19:39:21

Sad to read the news that Tina Turner has died. Didn't realise she was 83.

tiredoldwoman Fri 26-May-23 19:48:35

sad I saw her in 2ooo in Glasgow , red stilletos , fabulous figure and the energy of an athlete - amazing and gorgeous .

Bluedaisy Fri 26-May-23 15:46:22

My friend and I saw her in Paris about 30 years ago, she was brilliant. We had a fabulous weekend.

kittypaws49 Fri 26-May-23 15:44:18

Whenever I want to lift my spirits I listen to her songs, a wonderful performer, RIP, Tina. You gave us so much.

Dinahmo Fri 26-May-23 15:17:19

I saw Ike and Tina Tuner twice in the 60s at what was then the Hammersmith Odeon. The first time they were great and her singing and energy amazing. The second time, they were more famous and were doing two shows in an evening. My DH and I had tickets for the first show which was nearly an hour late in starting. Consequently they ran through the set very quickly. Thinking back I put the blame on Ike, for whatever reason. At that time of course we didn't know about the dreadful life she lived with him.

AnnieJacobs Fri 26-May-23 14:57:29

Tina Turner was/is an inspiration to women stuck in a bad place🙏RIP

Everythingstopsfortea Fri 26-May-23 12:27:36

An amazing lady. I first saw her in 1981 at a Rolling Stones concert where she performed a fairly sexy routine with Mick Jagger…pretty mild by today’s standards I guess…and then again at Wembley Stadium at her farewell concert in July 2000. Such energy. Felt quite envious that she was still able to strut her stuff wearing those very high heels at the age of 60.

Nellietheelephant Fri 26-May-23 12:21:02

I used to joke I was Tina Turner's body double, as we were the same age! I shall miss her, for that alone.

Bazza Fri 26-May-23 12:13:17

It sounds as if she was happy with her second husband, they were together for many years. He was Swiss and they lived in Switzerland. He donated a kidney to her some years ago. Ike was an absolute monster. She was a brilliant performer.

albertina Fri 26-May-23 11:44:00

I have always loved her songs and admired her. At the moment I have some mobility issues and I started watching her perform Proud Mary as an older performer. She inspired me to keep moving even if I am far from agile like she was.

A wonderful woman.

Esmay Fri 26-May-23 09:08:53

An incredibly gifted singer and an amazing survivor of domestic abuse .
RIP Tina .

Wyllow3 Thu 25-May-23 07:38:56

We've lost one of the role models of our generation, and I'm very sad. Unforgetable performer. RIP, Tina.

NanaDana Thu 25-May-23 07:33:38

She overcame poverty and abuse, and fought to become the superstar we will remember. Electric on stage, and what a voice. Rest in peace, Tina, and condolences to family and friends.

Bellasnana Thu 25-May-23 06:00:19

Another icon leaves the stage. Saw her in concert in 1990 and she was fabulous. May she rest in peace.

Riverwalk Thu 25-May-23 05:52:07

Very sad news - a genuine superstar.

Lomo123 Wed 24-May-23 23:08:26

Gutted. Saw her live several times, she was sensational.

henetha Wed 24-May-23 23:01:30

An incredible performer was Tina.
Absolutely great music. And a strong woman who shone through against the odds. I admired her very much. RIP Tina.

Lumiere Wed 24-May-23 22:46:40

A strong woman, who experienced domestic abuse at a time when such matters were perhaps something to be endured and not spoken about
RIP Tina Turner
I applaud your courage

Daisymae Wed 24-May-23 22:41:26

Saw her show in London, she was brilliant. One of a kind. Sad news.

mokryna Wed 24-May-23 22:10:44

An incredible woman, I enjoyed her music. RIP Tina.

Chardy Wed 24-May-23 21:45:34

Some wonderful clips on Twitter at the moment if you've an hour or 2 to spare - 60s, 80s and 21st century.

MayBee70 Wed 24-May-23 21:19:37

Not my kind of music but I was channel hopping one night and Sky Arts was showing one of her concerts and it was amazing. Such energy and stage presence.

sodapop Wed 24-May-23 20:43:45

Definitely Simply the Best, great singer. RIP Tina.

Susynan Wed 24-May-23 20:36:44

Amazing performer, amazing woman.

Iam64 Wed 24-May-23 20:29:40

An interesting, strong survivor of all kinds of life’s difficulties, especially Ike

nanaK54 Wed 24-May-23 20:26:53

Such sad news