Tina Turner, one of rock n roll's most famous voices, has died at the age of 83.
The multi-award winning singer's publicist has confirmed she passed away after a long illness at her home near Zurich in Switzerland.
The worlds of music, civil rights, and politics have been paying tribute to the rock 'n' roll legend.
The US president's called her a "once-in-a-generation talent", while Mick Jagger says she was "inspiring, warm, funny and generous".
Tina Turner's manager for the last 30 years Rodger Davies has called her a unique and remarkable force of nature.
Singer Gloria Gaynor describes her as an "iconic legend" who paved the way for so many women in rock music - black and white.
Women's Aid has paid tribute too - saying on social media that the star was a survivor of domestic abuse who went on to inspire others, with the hashtag Simply-The-Best.
