Oprah Winfrey on Tina Turner: "We became real friends"
"I started out as a fan of Tina Turner, then a full-on groupie, following her from show to show around the country, and then, eventually, we became real friends."
The world is mourning the passing of Tina Turner.
The Rock 'n Roll legend passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83.
She died at her home in Switzerland. The cause of her death has not yet been revealed.
Amongst those who paid tribute to the late star is Oprah Winfrey, who described Tina as the "goddess of rock ‘n’ roll".
She started by explaining how the two of them became friends.
"I started out as a fan of Tina Turner, then a full-on groupie, following her from show to show around the country, and then, eventually, we became real friends.
"She is our forever goddess of rock ‘n’ roll who contained a magnitude of inner strength that grew throughout her life," she wrote on Instagram.
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Oprah described Tina as a role model.
"She was a role model not only for me but for the world. She encouraged a part of me I didn’t know existed," she wrote.
The media mogul thanked Tina for the courage she possessed.
"Once she claimed her freedom from years of domestic abuse, her life became a clarion call for triumph. I’m grateful for her courage, for showing us what victory looks like wearing Manolo’s and a leather miniskirt."
As close friends, Oprah revealed that they even touched on the subject of death.
"She once shared with me that when her time came to leave this earth, she would not be afraid, but excited and curious. Because she had learned how to LIVE surrounded by her beloved husband, Erwin, and friends."
She ended by describing Tina as one of her most popular songs - 'Simply The Best'.
"I am a better woman, a better human, because her life touched mine. She was indeed simply the best."
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She also spoke about the fun times they shared together, including joining Tina on stage.
"I had the chance to join Tina onstage during her “Wildest Dreams” tour and felt a glimpse of her enchanted world. I was so nervous that my knees were actually knocking together. Dancing onstage with her in Los Angeles was the most fun I ever remember having stepping out of my box. Tina lived out of the box and encouraged me and every woman to do the same."
See the incredible moment below.