Bassett today remembered the legendary Queen of Rock n Roll who died today at the age of 83.

Bassett continued, Her final words to me for me were You never mimicked me.

I shall hold these words close to my heart for the rest of my days.

Tina Turner, Angela Bassett

Tina Turner, Angela Bassett on the recording studio set, rehearse a song performance for the 1993 film What’s Love Got To Do With ItCourtesy Everett Collection

I am honored to have known Tina Turner.

I am humbled to have helped show her to the world.

She gave us her whole self.

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And Tina Turner is a gift that will always be simply the best.

Angels, sing thee to thy rest…Queen.