Coldplay honours Tina Turner with ‘Proud Mary’ at concert as tributes pour in [watch]

Iconic vocal powerhouse Tina Turner have passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday, 24 May. Tributes from across the world are pouring in as music and Hollywood stars pay homage to the singer and electric performer.

The dynamic trailblazer sold 200 million albums and won eight Grammy Awards during her career which stretched over several decades.

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WATCH: Coldplay honours Tina Turner with ‘Proud Mary’ cover

Shortly after the news of Tina Turner’s death was announced by her representatives, Coldplay kicked off the first of their four concerts in Barcelona, at the Olympic Stadium, with a cover version of Proud Mary.

Tina, who was born as  Anna Mae Bullock, rose to fame in the 1960s as part of the husband-and-wife musical act, Ike & Tina Turner Revue.

Proud Mary, in which Tina and the Ikettes performed their unforgettable high-energy, intricate dance moves, became the act’s biggest hit.

Coldplay honors Tina Turner with a version of 'Proud Mary' at Barcelona Olympic Stadium #ColdplayBarcelona pic.twitter.com/2NlWho4Gio

— Gerard Escaich Folch (@gescaichfolch) May 24, 2023

In 1976 — after suffering years of physical and emotional abuse from Ike — Tina walked out of the marriage with only her performance name and 36 cents in her pocket, according to her 1986 memoir, I, Tina: My Life Story.

The best-selling memoir was turned into the Academy Award-nominated film What’s Love Got to Do with It, starring Angela Bassett, in 1993. 

Tina Turner and David Bowie

Tina, who rose from the ashes with the hit songs What’s Love Got To Do With It, Private Dancer and The Best, credited her fellow musician friend the late David Bowie for getting back on her feet in a 2004 interview with Female First.

The official Twitter account for Bowie has posted a lengthy tribute, as well as some images of the two icons performing together.

TINA TURNER DIES AGED 83

“I will see you in the sky tonight…”

Sad to hear of the passing of Tina Turner, the legendary singer whose career dated back to 1960 with the release of her first recording: A Fool in Love as Ike and Tina Turner.

In a statement released this evening,… pic.twitter.com/zN13MXJuRi

— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) May 24, 2023

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Read on for some more Tina Turner tributes

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

The words legendary, iconic, diva, and superstar are often overused and yet Tina Turner embodies them all and so many more – an incredible performer, musician and trailblazer. To me, she will always be a survivor and an inspiration to women everywhere. Her music will continue to… pic.twitter.com/ur7djmFHnW

— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 24, 2023

My statement on the passing of Tina Turner. pic.twitter.com/W4dextsssR

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) May 24, 2023

I’ll never forget this day at the Legends Ball when I met Tina Turner! She rearranged me with her conversation, her spirit, her depth of character, her grace and most of all her ability to be ordinary and a LEGEND at the time!
The world will be missing one bright light tonight! pic.twitter.com/OptXbb7Kgb

— Halle Berry (@halleberry) May 24, 2023

She lived a full life without regret and leaves behind a beautiful legacy. Thank you for everything, Tina Turner. You are simply the best. pic.twitter.com/wWxH9uo97z

— Oprah Winfrey Network (@OWNTV) May 24, 2023

God bless Tina turner, peace and love to all her family Ringo, peace and love pic.twitter.com/l2ieCvhq6t

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) May 24, 2023

Tina Turner starred on my 1st tv appearance The Tube Oct 1983. When she performed all the other artists – Eurythmics, PiL, Paul Young and myself – came onto the studio floor to watch her. She was incredible. This is what immortality sounds like RIP Tina https://t.co/k5hJ8jyLl0

— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) May 24, 2023

Tina Turner was an icon, whom we loved for her voice, her dancing, and her spirit. As we honor her, let’s also reflect on her resilience, and think about all the greatness that can follow our darkest days. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, Tina. You’re simply the best. pic.twitter.com/CZyaItp4Cb

— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) May 24, 2023

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Tina Turner: Simply the best.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 24, 2023

A Survivor and a Badass. Every note she sang shook the room and shook your soul. There will never be another like her. Shake the roof off of Heaven Tina Turner

— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) May 24, 2023

Very sad to hear about the passing of Tina Turner. Her talent was beyond measure. pic.twitter.com/suRy2ytY9M

— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) May 24, 2023

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