The actor Angela Bassett, who gained notoriety for portraying Tina Turner in a 1993 biopic, talked about her close friendship with the legendary performer and her passing.
Bassett acknowledged that she had kept some of Tina Turner’s spirit throughout her journey since 1993. Turner, a well-known artist who first rose to fame in the 1960s, allegedly passed away on May 24 at the age of 83 in her Swiss home.
She was nominated for an Academy Award for the first time thanks to Bassett’s portrayal of Turner in the film “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” which also garnered favorable reviews. The difficulty of parting ways with someone with Turner’s level of influence was highlighted by Bassett in a statement made available by her agent.
Bassett wondered, “How can we truly say goodbye to a woman who bravely embraced her pain and used it to inspire good change?”.
Because of her courage in sharing her story, her unwavering commitment to staying true to herself, and her determination to carve out a place in the rock and roll community for herself and other people who had similar experiences, Tina Turner became a source of inspiration.
Turner’s influence went beyond her skill as a musician; she showed people who lived in fear what it might be like to live in a future marked by love, compassion, and freedom.
Bassett also shared the final words Turner had spoken to her. You never copied me, Turner remarked. Instead, you delved inside of yourself until you found your inner Tina and introduced her to the world. Bassett’s heart will always carry these extraordinarily profound words.
Turner admitted having initial reservations about the Bassett-starring biopic and doubting whether anyone could match her singing and dancing abilities. But when Turner saw Bassett perform, he recognized her talent right away and exclaimed, “She’s perfect. “.
Bassett encouraged people to find their own “inner Tina” in her statement, citing Turner’s remarkable journey as inspiration.
She made a point of stating that even though the world was in mourning over the loss of Turner’s iconic voice and presence, her legacy would endure because she had given the world more than anyone could have ever imagined. Bassett praised Turner as an unquestionable gift and a queen whose timeless music and soul would endure in his concluding remarks.
May the angels guide Tina Turner to a place of eternal rest where they can embrace the best aspects of her as we say goodbye.
