Beyoncé penned a heartfelt message following the passing the legendary, Tina Turner.

In the message Bey reflects on her relationship with Tina. She writes, “my beloved queen. I love you endlessly. I’m so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way. You are strength and resilience. You are the epitome of power and passion.”

Tina passed away yesterday after a long illness at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. She was 83. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” her U.K. spokesperson, Bernard Doherty, said in a statement.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow. Today we say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us all her greatest work: her music. All our heartfelt compassion goes out to her family. Tina, we will miss you dearly. (© Peter Lindbergh)” says a statement posted via her Instagram account.

May she rest in perfect peace.