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‘So disrespectful’: Tina Turner fans slam statue unveiled in late star's hometown

A statue honouring Tina Turner in her Tennessee hometown has been panned online after its unveiling, with fans branding it a “poor replica” and even comparing it to Ronald McDonald.

The 10-foot bronze sculpture was revealed during the annual Tina Turner Heritage Days festival in Brownsville, where the late star grew up. Intended as a lasting tribute to the singer, who died in May 2023 aged 83, the piece instead sparked a flood of criticism once photos and videos appeared on social media.

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