Biden, Obama mourn demise of Tina Turner

Los Angeles [US], May 25 (ANI): The news that Tina Turner passed away brought reactions from some of the biggest names in music, sports, television and politics.
US President Joe Biden also offered his condolences via a statement.
In the statement, he said, "Before she was the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner was a farmer's daughter in Tennessee. As a child, she sang in the church choir before becoming one of the most successful recording artists of all time. With 12 Grammy Awards, she was the only woman to win in the pop, rock, and R&B categories, a signal of her versatility, creativity, and broad appeal. Millions flocked to her concerts. Her high-octane dance performances were legendary. And her iconic hits - including 'Proud Mary,' 'The Best,' 'What's Love Got to Do with It' - continue to be treasured, and sung at full volume, by generations of fans."
His statement further read, "In addition to being a once-in-a-generation talent that changed American music forever, Tina's personal strength was remarkable. Overcoming adversity, and even abuse, she built a career for the ages and a life and legacy that were entirely hers. Jill and I send our love and prayers to her husband Erwin, the rest of the Turner family, and fans around the world who are mourning today for the woman they agree was simply the best."
Former US President Barack Obama also paid a heartfelt tribute to Queen of Rock 'n' Roll.
Taking to Twitter, 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