In his tribute, Bill Clinton recalled his two meetings with the star. 'Today we join fans around the world in honouring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never fade.' 'She was unapologetically herself, speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain triumph and tragedy,' they said. Mr Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama shared a joint statement describing Turner as 'raw, powerful and unstoppable'. Overcoming adversity, and even abuse, she built a career for the ages and a life and legacy that were entirely hers.' 'In addition to being a once-in-a-generation talent that changed American music forever, Tina's personal strength was remarkable. 'As a child, she sang in the church choir before becoming one of the most successful recording artists of all time. 'Before she was the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner was a farmer's daughter in Tennessee,' he said. Mr Biden hailed the singer's 'remarkable' personal strength and said she had 'changed American music forever'. Instagram Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this. And I think that when you hear her songs, you hear a truth.' And also, she was fortunate to have had fantastic records, lyrics that meant something to her. Speaking about Turner's music, she said: 'She does deliver completely when she performs, the energy level is so high. But I did have her very close to my heart. I've always said we could have been very good friends if it weren't that artists travel around the world and we kind of lose contact with each other. She continued: 'I was very happy that she was not too proud to talk to me or thought that I wasn't worthy to share her her time with. Liz Mitchell, one of the founding members of Boney M, who knew and worked with Turner, told Sky News the star was a 'very kind lady, very gentle'. Sir Rod, who duetted with Turner on It Takes Two, also shared a photograph, writing: 'I'm devastated, what a woman! A friend and mentor - 'It takes two' - but there was only one Tina Turner.' Sir Elton posted a picture of himself with Turner and said she was 'untouchable' and a 'total legend on record and on stage'. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her.' 'She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. 'She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer,' said Rolling Stones frontman Jagger. Other tributes came from Sir Mick, Sir Elton John, Diana Ross, Bette Midler and Giorgio Armani. Image: Mick Jagger and Tina Tuner in New York in 1989.

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