In 1993, Brazilian Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna (1960-1994) won the Australian Grand Prix. After the victory, he went to the concert of the singer Tina Turner, who passed away this Wednesday (24) at the age of 83. During the show, Tina Turner recognized the Brazilian pilot in the audience and called him to the stage, where she said: “I’m really your fan”. And she dedicated one of her biggest hits to him: The Best (the best). Excerpts from the meeting between the queen of rock and one of the biggest names in Brazilian sports can be easily found on the internet. In this show, Senna was accompanied by his girlfriend at the time, presenter Adriane Galisteu, who recalled that moment today. “I learned to listen and admire Tina because Ayrton loved her. Her power and strength is inexplicable. On this day, in Australia, I had the chance to hug the smelliest woman I’ve ever met,” wrote the presenter on social media. The death of singer, actress and dancer Tina Turner was mourned today by many personalities and celebrities around the world. During a press conference held on Wednesday (24), White House Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was informed about the death of Tina Turner. In the interview, she highlighted that Tina was a music icon. “This is very sad news. I was a huge Tina Turner fan.” And she added, “It’s an immense loss to the communities that loved her and, of course, the music industry. Her music will live on.” The Golden Globes, one of the best known awards in the world of cinema and television, published a message on its social networks lamenting the death. “What sad news today. Singer, actress, dancer and author Tina Turner has passed away – rest in peace.” Former NBA star, sportsman Magic Johnson, wrote that Tina had a lot of energy in her performances and was a true artist. “She created the template for other great artists like Janet Jackson and Beyonce and her legacy will continue through all high energy performing artists,” he wrote. “Rest in peace, one of my favorite artists of all time, the legendary queen of rock n’ roll Tina Turner. I’ve seen her many, many times and without a doubt, she put on one of the best live shows I’ve ever seen.” Singer Mick Jagger, from the Rolling Stones, who has sung with Tina on several occasions, also mourned her death. “I am so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. She was truly an extremely talented artist and singer. She was inspiring, warm, fun and giving. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her.” “I am so, so saddened to hear of the passing of Tina Turner, the iconic legend who paved the way for so many women in rock,” wrote Gloria Gaynor. “She did with great dignity and success what few would have dared to do in her time and in this genre of music. I mourn her with her innumerable fans across the country and around the world,” she added. Actress Zezé Motta wrote on her social networks: “She suffered a lot, she came out on top, she was successful, she made her name in history. Go in peace”. “Simply the best. Tina Turner was an extraordinary woman who marked the soul with rough vocals and magnetism. She conquered the whole world. miss you,” wrote state deputy Eduardo Suplicy. The Museum of Image and Sound (MIS), which is promoting an exhibition in honor of the artist, mourned the singer’s death. “The queen of rock n’roll overcame abuse and conquered the world even after the age of 40, when few believed that it would still be possible to break out as grandly as she did”, wrote MIS-SP. “With her unique voice and infectious energy, Tina Turner left not only her mark on the music industry, but also on the hearts and minds of all who admired her. We at MIS wish that the work of this great artist continues to move generations.” The Brazilian Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezes, posted a video on her social media of a performance in which she imitated the singer on a TV show. “I was speechless. Queen Tina will never pass away. We owe her the greatest representation of black women in world pop rock. She will be an eternal inspiration! I love you, Tina. I hope that someday a star in the sky will be named after her!” . Anna Mae Anna Mae Bullock was born on November 26, 1939, in Nutbush, in the conservative state of Tennessee, in the United States. She began her artistic career in 1957 under the name Little Ann, alongside Ike Turner, to whom she was married in an abusive relationship between 1962 and 1978. The name by which she would become known worldwide only appeared in 1960, Tina Turner, with the release of the single A Fool in Love. But it was only 24 years later, already divorced from Turner, that Tina gained prominence and her first Grammy. Her death was confirmed today by her social networks. “With her music and her boundless passion for life, she has delighted thousands of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend, who left us her greatest work: her music ”, they wrote on their official Instagram account. The cause of death has not yet been announced.
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