Los Angeles Times

A light to every abused person

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Re “Resilient pop superstar with high-octane voice,” obituary, May 25

Tina Turner’s story is magnificen­t. She conquered every adversity. She was abused horrifical­ly.

Celebratin­g her triumph in life and refusal to be broken is a key focus. It brings to mind the countless number of men, women and children who are abused and have no voice and have to struggle to be heard.

Let the heart and courage of Tina serve as a driving force for everyone who has been abused, so that they know they are not alone.

You do have a voice. You can get justice. Those that have abused you can be held accountabl­e.

So many who have been abused give up and turn to drugs, homelessne­ss, suicide or deafening isolation. Let Tina spark your resolve. Stand up for yourself. There is a world of support for you if you but reach out for it. Sid Pelston

Marina del Rey

Rest in peace, Tina, you lovely, wonderful lady, if that’s your preference.

But I’m fairly sure you will be doing more than just that up there — lots more, since you will be bringing all of your incredible spirit and zest for life with you into the afterlife.

I just hope your concerts aren’t completely sold out a hundred years in advance before I get there. Nicholas LaTerza

Calabasas

Thank you for placing the beautiful photograph and article about Tina Turner on the front page of your May 25 print edition and the article about ultraconse­rvative Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Twitter announceme­nt of his bid for the presidency on Page A-4.

It’s good to keep our priorities straight. Katherine Pettit

Camarillo

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Larry Busacca WireImage TINA TURNER, seen performing in New York in the early 1990s, died Wednesday at age 83.

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