The Queen of Rock and Roll is dead.  Tina Turner died peacefully yesterday at the age of 83 after a long illness, according to her representative.  Turner first gained fame in the 1960s with her husband Ike as part of the Ike and Tina Turner Revue.  The chart success of the group hid the physical abuse she suffered from her husband, which she later revealed.  She broke through to her greatest stardom in the 1980s after the release of her “Private Dancer” album in 1984.  The album generated the top 10 hits “Better Be Good To Me” and “Private Dancer,” as well as the number one smash “What’s Love Got To Do With It.”  “What’s Love Got to Do with It” was also the name of her 1993 bio-pic.  She died at her home near Zurich, Switzerland.  We remember her iconic performance with Mick Jagger at the Live Aid concert in 1985.

Meanwhile, the tributes came pouring in on social media…

Tina Turner was one of Elvis' favorite performers. When she took the stage, it was pure magic. I remember how she held an audience with an energy that was undeniably pure Tina! She has left a remarkable legacy and will be sorely missed by all. pic.twitter.com/qd1R9Y5ye7

— Priscilla Presley (@Cilla_Presley) May 25, 2023

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Tina Turner. Her powerful voice and strength will forever be etched in our hearts and memories. She paved the way for so many of us in the music industry and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come 🤍 pic.twitter.com/Rje2gNUE2C

— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) May 25, 2023

There will never be another like Tina Turner. The voice, the legs, the energy — unmatched. My heart goes out to her family and all who loved her.

You were able to overcome the worst of life and create the best of life. Godspeed, Tina. You were, and you are simply the best. pic.twitter.com/IMLztacdMX

— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) May 25, 2023

I’m 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

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) May 24, 2023

Rest in peace.