In a heartfelt tribute, former U.S. President Barack Obama expressed his deep sadness over the sudden demise of the iconic American-born rock-n-roll singer, Tina Turner.
Obama took to his official and verified Twitter page to share his condolence message and pay homage to the music legend.
Describing Turner as the “Queen of Rock and Roll whose light will never fade,” Obama’s tweet resonated with fans around the world.
He acknowledged Turner’s incomparable talent and unwavering authenticity, praising her for fearlessly expressing her truth through both the highs and lows of life.
In his heartfelt tweet, Obama wrote, “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 fade.”
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
The news of Tina Turner’s passing was announced by her longtime publicist, Bernard Doherty, on Wednesday evening.
Turner passed away peacefully at her residence in Küsnacht, Switzerland, which is located near the city of Zurich. She was 83 years old at the time of her passing.
Tina Turner’s impact on the music industry is immeasurable, with her powerful voice, electrifying performances, and enduring hits leaving an indelible mark on generations of music lovers.
She rose to fame as a member of the dynamic duo, Ike & Tina Turner, before embarking on a groundbreaking solo career that showcased her remarkable talent and resilience.
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