A number of Australian stars have paid tribute to music icon Tina Turner after she died at the age of 83 after a long battle with illness. 

The likes of Keith Urban, Celeste Barber and radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson all said they were shocked by the news which broke on Wednesday.

Keith, 55, who hit the stage to honour Tina back in 2021 when she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the U.S., thanked Tina for her contribution to the music industry. 

‘I just heard about Tina Turner’s passing and it hit my heart,’ Keith wrote in a tribute shared to Instagram. 

‘I’m immediately hearing that voice, seeing that energy and I’m feeling that strength, sensuality, determination and passion. That life force,’ he said.

A number of Australian stars have paid tribute to music icon Tina Turner after she died at the age of 83 after a long battle with illness

He added: ‘I’m grateful that we have the music and the performances – the source for so much of what you hear and see in countless other artists to this day. A matchless imprint. Thank you for everything you have Tina.’ 

Comedian Celeste Barber shared a picture of Tina and wrote: ‘Simply the best,’ alongside a broken heart emoji. 

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O discussed the shock news on their KIIS FM radio show on Thursday, with shock jock Kyle saying it was a ‘shame’.  

The likes of Keith Urban, Celeste Barber and radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson all said they were shocked by the news which broke on Wednesday

‘I just heard about Tina Turner’s passing and it hit my heart,’ Keith wrote in a tribute shared to Instagram. ‘I’m immediately hearing that voice, seeing that energy and I’m feeling that strength, sensuality, determination and passion. That life force,’ he said

Comedian Celeste Barber shared a picture of Tina and wrote: ‘Simply the best,’ alongside a broken heart emoji

‘What a shame, she had been through the ringer that woman,’ Kyle said. 

‘She really knew how to rock and roll that old bird! Off she goes to wherever we go when we die,’ he added.

Also sharing a tribute to Tina was Jodi Gordon. 

Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O discussed the shock news on their KIIS FM radio show on Thursday, with shock jock Kyle saying it was a ‘shame’

The former Home and Away star shared a picture of Tina and wrote: ‘Love you Tina. RIP.’ 

The legendary singer died at her home in Küsnach near Zurich, Switzerland, following a long, unspecified illness.

Her representatives announced the news, saying: ‘With her the world loses a music legend and role model.’ 

Also sharing a tribute to Tina was Jodi Gordon. The former Home and Away star shared a picture of Tina and wrote: ‘Love you Tina. RIP’

On April 9, in what are believed to be her final public remarks, she told The Guardian how she hoped the world would remember her – and how she did not fear death.

‘How would you like to be remembered?’ the Guardian asked.

‘As the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a woman who showed other women that it is OK to strive for success on their own terms.’

Asked what frightens her about getting older, she replied: ‘Nothing. This is life’s full adventure and I embrace and accept every day with what it brings.’

On April 9, in what are believed to be her final public remarks, she told The Guardian how she hoped the world would remember her – and how she did not fear death

Sharp as ever, Turner joked about whether she’d like more sex, money or fame – ‘at my age, is there another option?’ and told how she was enjoying ‘anonymity in retirement’.

Turner is survived by two of her four sons – two preceded her in death – and her 67-year-old husband, Erwin Bach.

The pair married in 2013 after dating for nearly 30 years.

Throughout her career, Turner won eight Grammy’s from 25 nominations and three lifetime Grammy Awards. Her final stadium concert was in Sheffield, England, in 2009.

She was known for hits including Proud Mary, What’s Love Got to Do With It, and The Best. 

Throughout her career, Turner won eight Grammy’s from 25 nominations and three lifetime Grammy Awards. She was known for hits including Proud Mary, What’s Love Got to Do With It, and The Best