Tributes pour in for ‘Queen of Rock’ and trailblazer Tina Turner
By France24
25 May 2023 |
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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. She was known for her powerful voice, energetic stage presence and iconic hits such as What's Love Got to Do With It, Proud Mary and The Best.
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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. She was known for her powerful voice, energetic stage presence and iconic hits such as What's Love Got to Do With It, Proud Mary and The Best.
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