The news of music icon Tina Turner’s passing broke just a few days ago.
Though it was due to natural causes, millions of people worldwide still mourned her death.
Tina was an absolute Queen.
When you hear her name, you might think about her talent and music.
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She had released numerous hits such as Private Dancer, Proud Mary, and What’s Love Got to Do with It.
You just hear her songs, and you immediately think of her and how amazing she was with her music.
But aside from her talent, did you know that this beautiful woman was also very strong?
She faced many struggles and conquered them all.
Her fans, who had followed her life journey, knew the struggles she had to face, yet she overcame them all and went on stage to dance as if nothing else mattered.
Tina Turner, born Anna Mae Bullock on November 26, 1939, was a talented singer, songwriter, and actress.
While the world celebrated for her powerful voice and her energetic stage presence, she hid a dark secret for many years.
She was a battered woman.
She was a victim of abuse by her former husband, Ike Turner.
For some of her fans, the duo Ike & Tina Turner made music history with their talented music.
They were married in 1962.
They succeeded together as musicians, releasing many hit songs like “River Deep – Mountain High” and “Proud Mary.”
That’s when Tina met Cher.
They loved each other instantly and frequently turned to each other for support, especially when Tina decided to set herself free from her husband, Ike.
Cher and Tina’s friendship dates way back to the 1960s.
They met, worked together, and built their strong love and friendship for each other.
Both women faced similar challenges.
Especially in the male-dominated music industry back then.
Just a day after the passing of “The Queen of Rock and Roll,” a tweet from James Bailey went viral.
It was a video of Tina Turner and Cher, singing and dancing to the song “Shame, Shame, Shame” on the stage of The Cher Show, back on April 27, 1975.
“Please stop what you’re doing and watch Tina Turner and Cher duetting in the campest way imaginable,” Bailey captioned his tweet.
In the video, both Tina and Cher wore beautiful sequined dresses and gave their audience an energetic performance.
They shook their shakers and belted out.
Of course, we’re talking about two of the most beautiful and talented artists here.
It was expected that they would always give their all when performing.
Aside from the beautiful song and upbeat dance, it was clear that the friends had fun with their performance.
They smiled and laughed the whole time.
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Cher, now 77 years old, also known as the “Goddess of Pop,” bid farewell to her close friend, Tina.
She granted an interview with MSNBC’s “The Beat With Ari Melber,” and during the interview, Cher shared her memories and friendship with Tina.
Tina left Cher something special.
Cher remembered the last gift she had received from Tina, a pair of shoes, which she lovingly calls “Tina Turner shoes.”
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Tina and Cher had been friends for many decades and they saw each other’s weaknesses and strengths.
As the whole world mourns the passing of this legend, there is always Cher, who would remember Tina as the strong and beautiful woman that she was.
See Tina Turner’s iconic duet with Cher on The Cher Show in the video below!
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