Tina Turner told fans to “keep on rocking” during her last public appearance.
The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll — who died Wednesday at the age of 83 — was last seen by her fans in a November 2021 video where she showed gratitude for being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
“Hi, everybody, it was really special when I heard that the Hall of Fame was giving me a trophy,” Turner said while seated next to a piano.
“If they’re still giving me awards at 81, I must have done something right. Yeah, this is mine, only I don’t care of you now,” she said with a laugh.
“I’m very happy to have this and to have achieved this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” she concluded while holding the statue. “It’s great. Thank you.”
At the time, the singer also celebrated her latest feat with a post on Instagram.
“As you can surely tell from my beaming smile: I am thrilled to now be officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. What an honor!” the pic was captioned.
“I am grateful to so many beloved people who believed in me and stood by me on my journey here – especially you, my fans. Keep on rocking!”
On Wednesday, Turner’s rep confirmed to the Telegraph that she had died after a long illness in her home near Zurich, Switzerland.
Here's what to know about legendary singer Tina Turner
The “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” died at 83 on Wednesday after a prolific career that spanned decades.
Tina — who was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2021 — sold more than 100 million records worldwide throughout her career, with songs including the anthemic hit “The Best” and her solo comeback single “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”
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She scored her first and only No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the song, which kicked off her 1980s career resurgence.
Tina was 44 at the time, making her the oldest solo female artist to top the Hot 100 chart.
The singer and actress had 12 total Grammy Awards, including eight competitive awards, three Grammy Hall of Fame awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner,” the team behind her official Instagram account also announced.
“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.”
Following news of her death, celebs from all industries have taken to social media to pay their respects.
