Jenifer Lewis has hailed Tina Turner as “one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived”.
Tina Turner died aged 83
The Grammy-winning star handed away on Wednesday (24.05.23), aged 83, and Jenifer has paid a glowing tribute to her, revealing that she was decreased to tears after listening to the information.
The actress – who performed her mom, Zelma Bullock, in the 1993 biopic ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It’ – informed PEOPLE: “I tried not to cry because I’m 66 and at some point, we all have to learn how to mourn and not fall apart. But I had to allow myself to cry, because she was one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived.”
Jenifer felt impressed by Turner throughout her youthful years and he or she additionally studied her artistry.
She stated: “I feel like a mother, a sister, a friend, a teacher has passed this plane, and I’m grateful to Tina for being who she was. I got so much from her – my sass, my moves, everything.”
Turner handed away peacefully at her residence in Switzerland after battling “a long illness”.
Her spokesperson stated in an announcement: “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ has died peacefully in the present day at the age of 83 after a protracted sickness in her residence in Kusnacht close to Zurich, Switzerland.
“With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model.”
The information was additionally introduced on Turner’s Instagram account.
A press release learn: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
