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Tributes are pouring in on social media following the death of iconic singer Tina Turner:<\/p>\n

NBA legend Magic Johnson\u00a0<\/strong>called her \u201cone of my favorite artists of all time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cShe always gave you your moneys worth,\u201d the athlete said alongside a picture with Turner.<\/p>\n

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Rest in peace to one of my favorite artists of all time, the legendary queen of rock n\u2019 roll Tina Turner. I\u2019ve seen her many many times and hands down, she gave one of the best live shows I\u2019ve ever seen. She always gave you your moneys worth. pic.twitter.com\/VqlTjy1LUR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 24, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Grammy-winning singer Ciara\u00a0<\/strong>thanked Turner \u201cfor the inspiration you gave us all.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cHeaven has gained an angel,\u201d\u00a0she wrote on Twitter<\/a>\u00a0with pictures of Turner performing. \u201cRest in Paradise Tina Turner.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cI Will Survive\u201d singer Gloria Gaynor\u00a0<\/strong>spoke to Turner\u2019s trailblazing career in a tribute shared on Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI am so, so very sad to hear of the passing of @TinaTurner, the iconic legend who paved the way for so many women in rock music, black and white,\u201d\u00a0Gaynor wrote<\/a>. \u201cShe did with great dignity & success what very few would even have dared to do in her time and in that genre of music.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Actor Forest Whitaker\u00a0<\/strong>said Turner is \u201csimply the best.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cTina Turner was an icon, whom we loved for her voice, her dancing, and her spirit,\u201d he\u00a0said on Twitter<\/a>. \u201cAs we honor her, let\u2019s also reflect on her resilience, and think about all the greatness that can follow our darkest days. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, Tina. You\u2019re simply the best.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Actress and singer Kelly Rowland<\/strong>\u00a0expressed love\u00a0for the singer on Instagram.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThank you Queen, for giving us your all!\u201d she captioned a post featuring photos of Turner. \u201cWe Love You!!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger\u00a0<\/strong>called Turner his \u201cwonderful friend\u201d and\u00a0shared pictures<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter of the two performing together.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m 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<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 24, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Grammy-winning neo-soul singer Erykah Badu\u00a0<\/strong>shared the news\u00a0of Turner\u2019s passing on her Instagram account Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCultural Icon down. Safe Journey Anna Mae Bullock,\u201d Badu wrote, addressing Turner by her birth name. \u201cYou were HERE.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey\u00a0<\/strong>called Turner \u201can incredible performer, musician and trailblazer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe words legendary, iconic, diva, and superstar are often overused and yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more \u2013 an incredible performer, musician and trailblazer,\u201d Carey\u00a0said on Twitter<\/a>. \u201cTo 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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