LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The granddaughter of Tina Turner, Tiffany Turner-Dukes, has expressed her grief after her death. The Swiss singer died on May 24 at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, after battling a long illness. She was 83.
Tiffany in an Instagram Story posted, “Rest in freedom ?️… Uncle Craig and Ronnie are waiting for you ?.” The sons — Ronnie Turner and Raymond Craig Turner — of the “Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" died in 2018 and 2022 respectively. But amid this difficult time, there were apparently some people who still have not stepped away from smearing the Turners.
Tiffany did not explicitly state what the trolls have said, but her social media posts hinted at Tina's tumultuous marriage to Ike Turner. The hitmaker reportedly faced abuse during her first marriage, which even saw her once escaping on foot without a single penny with her.
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‘Unfollow me in real life’
Taking aim at the trolls, Tiffany wrote on social media, “People who only know 1 side of a sold story will forever have 1 way to see it. IDGAF what you think you know…you don’t know SHIT if you ain’t my bloodline.” In another share, she noted, “Having famous grandparents with a story like theirs is the most hard thing to cope with.”
The music producer added, “Healing and forgiveness do exist. But…unfortunately…in this game… that's never the story that is sold or told. If you have an issue with my bloodline and my last name…unfollow me in real life,” attracting lots of messages of support.
A user commented, “It’s sad that yall can't even grieve in peace. Sending prayers.” The second one said, “I'm sorry you have to even deal with weird ppl like that... I love you friend and I send my deepest condolences”. The third user wrote, “Deepest condolences beautiful, praying for you and the family ?????.”
“My Sweet baby girl ? please don't let the masses harden you. They don't know the beauty of your story or the power of your journey ? you need not explain your blood to anyone. It's time to grieve and heal. Stay off social media for now,” the fourth one advised. The fifth user added, “My condolences to you and the family ???? p.s. I love that message. People are rude & disrespectful for no reason at all.”
‘You were, and you are simply the best’
This comes after representatives of Tina confirmed her death in a Twitter post. The message said, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and boundless passion for life, she enchanted fans worldwide and inspired future stars. We say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us her greatest work; her music. Tina, we will miss you dearly.”
Many of the icon’s fans and followers paid their tribute as one tweeted, “There will never be another like Tina Turner. The voice, the legs, the energy — unmatched. My heart goes out to her family and all who loved her. You were able to overcome the worst of life and create the best of life. Godspeed, Tina. You were, and you are simply the best.”
Singer Bryan Adams commented, “RIP my dear @tinaturner I'll be forever grateful for you bringing me on tour, going in the studio together and most of all, being your friend. Thank you for being the inspiration to millions of people around the world for speaking your truth and giving us the gift of your…” “Tina Turner was nothing short of remarkable. As Angela Bassett said in this 2021 documentary about the icon, ‘it’s hard when the worst parts of your life have been an inspiration,’❤️” another fan added.
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