President Joe Biden calls Tina Turner 'once-in-a-generation talent'

Tina Turner, the rock and roll queen, has died at the age of 83 following a battle with wide range of diseases including intestinal cancer in 2016 and a kidney transplant in 2017.

The singer’s death was confirmed by her publicist who disclosed in a statement: "Tina Turner, the 'Queen of Rock'n Roll' has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

"With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model."

The legendary music icon, since her death receiving number of homages and praises by Hollywood celebrities and politicians.

Noting her prominancy, President Joe Biden came forward and mourn her death and release a statement for the iconic singer.

The statement began, "Before she was the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner was a farmer’s daughter in Tennessee. As a child, she sang in the church choir before becoming one of the most successful recording artists of all time."

The President also noted about the Proud Mary singer that, "With 12 Grammy Awards, she was the only woman to win in the pop, rock, and R&B categories, a signal of her versatility, creativity, and broad appeal. Millions flocked to her concerts. Her high-octane dance performances were legendary. And her iconic hits – including Proud Mary, The Best,  What’s Love Got to Do with It  – continue to be treasured, and sung at full volume, by generations of fans."

"In addition to being a once-in-a-generation talent that changed American music forever, Tina’s personal strength was remarkable. Overcoming adversity, and even abuse, she built a career for the ages and a life and legacy that were entirely hers," the statement continued.

He concluded, "Jill and I send our love and prayers to her husband Erwin, the rest of the Turner family, and fans around the world who are mourning today for the woman they agree was 'simply the best.'"