The legendary singer sold more than 200 million records and won 12 Grammys in a career that spanned more than five decades and produced a catalogue of hit songs including River Deep (Mountain High), What's Love Got To Do With It and The Best.
Her death after a long illness has prompted a deluge of praise and tributes for the woman dubbed the "Queen of rock'n'roll".
Mick Jagger
The Rolling Stones frontman said Turner was "inspiring, warm, funny and generous".
Richard Wilkins
Nine Entertainment Editor Wilkins was unstinting in his praise.
"When she walked on that stage, she absolutely owned it," Wilkins said.
"She just had that presence, she was just a force of nature and the amazing voice, the pitch, the phrasing, the pizazz - she just delivered in spades."
Diana Ross
Motown legend Diana Ross paid tribute to her contemporary.
Elton John
The pop legend said Turner had been "untouchable".
Stephen King
The ultra-prolific author let Turner's words speak for her.
John Cleese
Legendary comedian Cleese said Turner's talent was "beyond measure".
Ben Crump
The US civil rights attorney, noted for his high-profile involvement in cases involving the deaths of Black people at the hands of police, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Michael Brown, also spoke out.
Maria Shriver
The former wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Shriver is also a prominent journalist and activist. She is the niece of former US President John F Kennedy.
Piers Morgan
The controversial TV host also kept his tribute simple.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
The basketball legend said Turner was one of his favourite performers of all time.
George Takei
A star of the original Star Trek series, Takei said Turner was a "true legend".
Even the US space agency had to make their feelings known.
Bette Midler
Midler paid tribute to an "absolutely brilliant performer".
Viola Davis
The EGOT-holder said Turner was "our first symbol of excellence".
Angela Bassett
"How do we say farewell to a woman who owned her pain and trauma and used it as a means to help change the world?" she said.
"Through her courage in telling her story, her commitment to stay the course in her life, no matter the sacrifice, and her determination to carve out a space in rock and roll for herself and for others who look like her, Tina Turner showed others who lived in fear what a beautiful future filled with love, compassion, and freedom should look like."
The Welsh crooner said Turner was a "one of a kind" talent.
Gloria Gaynor
Gaynor said Turner had paved the way for many women in music.
The biggest name in music television paid tribute.
Golden Globes
The big-hitting awards organisation had to mark the moment.
Sarah Jessica Parker
The Sex And The City star said she "loved and loves" the iconic rocker.
John Fogerty
Fogerty was the lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival, whose song Proud Mary became one of Turner's calling cards.
Giorgio Armani
The fashion titan said he heard the news of Turner's death with "sadness and disbelief".
"I will miss a great friend, whom I have also had the pleasure to dress many times.
"In life, she was like she was onstage - pure energy.
"I am deeply saddened."
Sylvester Stallone
The actor and filmmaker posted a throwback photo of himself with Turner.
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