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Turner duetted with Beyoncé in 2008 at the Grammys

The 77-year-old said her and Turner were ‘perfect friends’ for each other.

Turner was astounded after mistaking Rebecca’s vocals for her own. She ed on a message for her asking Denis to “tell Rebecca to keep my music alive”.

The US TV talk show host said Turner was ‘a role model not only for me but for the world’, as she paid tribute to the singer following her death.

Former and current US leaders came together to pay tribute to the singer, who died on Wednesday at the age of 83.

Turner died “peacefully” on Wednesday after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her publicist.

The singer has died at the age of 83 after a long illness

Turner, famed for songs including What's Love Got to Do with It and Proud Mary, died peacefully after a long illness

The V&A display will include Sir Elton’s Louis XIV inspired look worn for his 50th birthday celebration.

‘I know at least one of the questions you’re asking, Mr Speaker, and yes this is for a dare,’ said Sussan Ley MP.

In an online post the world famous singer, 83, said her son had ‘left the world far too early’.