Tina Turner Dies at Age 83 — Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Oprah Winfrey, and More Celebs Pay Tribute

"Our beloved #TinaTurner has died," Middler tweeted on May 24. "From #Nutbush to the top, she was an absolutely brilliant performer and inspiration to us all. May flights of angels sing her to her rest, but if I know Tina, she is singing lead."

Our beloved #TinaTurner has died. From #Nutbush to the top, she was an absolutely brilliant performer and inspiration to us all. May flights of angels sing her to her rest, but if I know Tina, she is singing lead.

— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) May 24, 2023