When news spread, that the iconic Tina Turner passed away on Wednesday (May 24, 2023), fans and loved ones around the world began mourning. One very close loved one of Tina’s was her decades-long friend, Oprah Winfrey.

When Oprah got the news of Tina’s death, she was vacationing in Italy, and cut the trip short to join her friend, Gayle King, on the  “CBS Mornings” morning show to pay homage to – and share memories of – the “What’s Love Got To Do With It” songstress.

During the TV airing, Oprah and Gayle confessed that although they were aware Tina “wasn’t doing well,” her passing was still a “blow.” Oprah also recalled how in 2019, Tina Turner made a surprising confession to her– she was “ready to go.”

Oprah’s Revelations About Friend, Tina Turner

Via Daily Mail: “I certainly was aware that she was ill, but I had seen her in 2019 and gone… to visit her in the hospital… And she had said to me then that she actually was ready to go, meaning ready to leave the planet,” Oprah told the morning program. “And I expected then that was going to be the last time that I saw her.”

Oprah also credited Tina’s husband and German music producer Erwin Bach, who she described as “the most extraordinary person I’ve ever known,” for “literally [willing] her to live.”

“She’s been through, you know, one health crisis after another,” she said, with Gayle adding: “She just kept coming back.”

In spite of the many health issues Tina struggled with in recent years — including back surgery in February 2023, a kidney transplant from her husband in 2017, two strokes, high blood pressure, intestinal cancer in 2016, and more — Oprah says Tina’s husband, Erwin — whom Tina was with for four decades (wed in 2013 after 30 years of dating) — “never gave up” with his push to keep Tina alive and as healthy as possible.

Oprah went on to express her gratitude for the friendship she shared with Tina, stating she was also “big fan” of the songstress. She then admitted that not only was she a fan of her friend, she was initially a “full on groupie, following her from show to show across the country” to catch her performances. Gayle added that Tina had “a deep, deep affection” for Oprah as well.

“It’s incredible when you meet somebody that you’ve admired for a long time, and they not only live up to what you hope that they would be but they surpass, exceed and transcend. And that’s what Tina was,” Oprah told Gayle.

Following her friend, Tina’s death, Oprah took to her website, Oprah Daily, to pay a touching tribute to Tina, while also revealing more unknown details about the time Oprah thought Tina would sadly pass away in 2019, and more.

In her online tribute, Oprah stated she learned of Tina’s death from Gayle, and that the news ‘stunned [her] into immediate tears’:

“I had been expecting to hear this news four years ago in 2019 after visiting her at a hospital in Switzerland, where she told me she was ready to leave this earth,” Oprah wrote.

“She said she had a full life and was ‘tired.’ I’m always wary when someone who is ill says they’re tired. It often means they are tired of the work and energy it takes to stay alive. I left the hospital thinking that would be my last time seeing her.

“I was on alert for a full year afterward, waiting to get “the call” from her devoted husband, Erwin. Instead there were calls with news of improvements, new treatments, therapies, doctors. There were setbacks and stabilization. I even received an invite to celebrate her 80th birthday, then her 82nd.”

“Becoming her friend was a blessing of a lifetime,” Oprah wrote.

In conclusion of their “CBS Mornings” tribute to Tina, Oprah summed up just how most of the Tina’s worldwide fans view her:

“She is our forever goddess of rock ‘n’ roll, who contained a magnitude of inner strength that grew throughout her life. She was a role model not only for me but for the world. She encouraged a part of me I didn’t know existed,” Oprah stated.

“Once she claimed her freedom from years of domestic abuse, her life became a clarion call for triumph. I’m grateful for her courage, for showing us what victory looks like wearing Manolos and a leather miniskirt.”

Tina Turner Expressed Her Fearless Views Of Death

In a 2013 interview with Oprah, Tina Turner shared her fearless views of dying:

“Even when it’s time to leave and go to another planet, [I’m] excited about that, because I’m curious to know what it’s about. Nobody can tell you because nobody has come back. …

I’m not excited to die, but I don’t regret it when it’s time for me. I’ve done what I came here to do. Now is pleasure. I’ve got great friends. I have a great man in my life, now I have a great husband and I’m happy.”

Tina Turner…rest in power, sleep in peace, feel pain no more, as your legacy continues to live on through us all, beautiful queen. 👑🕊 

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Gayle King and her bestie, Oprah Winfrey, appeared on the OG Chronicles, where they chopped it up about the time Gayle caught her then-husband having sex with another woman, who was also her friend.

Though Gayle’s former husband issued a public apology (view apology below) to Gayle in recent years, that didn’t stop Gayle from continuing to put his cheating history on full blast…and she came out with ALL guns blazing! Gayle broke down exactly what happened on that fateful day. While her ex-husband, on the other hand, kinda sounds like he wouldn’t mind getting back with Gayle (although he didn’t say that).

Oprah Thinks Gayle Is Now “Scarred”

In a past interview, Gayle revealed that she caught her then-husband and her friend butt naked in bed together! On the OG Chronicles ep,’ Oprah told Gayle, “I think you may be scarred,” from forming new friendships because of “that friend who slept with your husband.”

Gayle Admits She Has Problem Making Friends After What Mistress Told Her
During on of their episodes of OG Chronicles on Youtube, Gayle admitted she’s had problems making ‘new friends.’ Oprah interjected by mentioning that Gayle’s ‘new friend’ problem is because of the woman Gayle’s ex-husband cheated with.

Gayle: “I Thought You Were My Friend”
Gayle says she knew her ex-hubby’s mistress, telling the woman, “I thought you were my friend,” to which the mistress replied, “I never liked you.”

Can’t Forget When Gayle Got REALLY Real About Mistress
When Gayle was asked, in a 2016 Vanity Fair interview, “Which living person do you most despise?” she said: “Despise’ is a strong word. I’m not a huge fan of the woman I caught naked with my now ex-husband on June 24, 1990, at 9:16pm – but I don’t remember the details.”

Meet Gayle’s Ex-Husband

He’s A Successful Brotha
Gayle King’s ex-husband is Connecticut Asst. Attorney General, William Bumpus. They were married for 11 years (1982-1993) and have two children – a son and daughter- together.

26 Years Later, Gayle’s Ex Publicly Apologized:

It wasn’t until July 2016 — 26 years later — that Gayle’s ex-husband, William, publicly apologize for reportedly sexin’ up her former friend. Peep parts of his apology below…
“I’ve Been Haunted By This Life Altering Choice…”
“I have been haunted with this life altering choice. Though I have dealt with this privately . . . I publicly apologize for the major transgression that dramatically changed all of our lives. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Gayle and how she handled herself with grace.”

“Gayle Was A Great Wife”
“Despite the situation, she kept our children, as well as my relationship and involvement with them, as a clear priority. Gayle was a great wife, an excellent mother and a fantastic co-parent. I am eternally grateful for all that she has done and continues to do to enrich my life and the lives of our incredible adult children.”

“I Continue To Be A Work In Progress”
“I continue to be a work in progress and have spent the last 26 years striving to be a better man and father. I applaud Gayle’s continued phenomenal success and friendship!” -William Bumpus

Not sure if Gayle wanted to hear her ex-hubby’s apology 26 years later, but props to William for at least publicly owning up to his transgressions.

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We all know Gayle King as the renowned television journalist and even more-so as the loyal best friend of Oprah Winfrey. Over the years, what we haven’t gotten to know her much as, is the loving mother to her daughter, Kirby, and son, William Burpus Jr. It is the latter child that has recently become the topic of discussion among these social media streets.

Meet Gayle’s Son NOW

Meet Gayle’s 35-year-old son, William Burpus Jr..  The TV host’s female fans are diggin’ her son because not only is he a decent looking brotha, he’s also highly regarded by Gayle’s best friend, Oprah, for his kind spirit and great personality- all of which are qualities that far supercede looks.

William Jr. is the product of Gayle’s marriage to her and ex-husband, William Burpus Sr.. Their graduated from Duke University in 2009. In fact, Gayle’s homegirl, Oprah, also attended William Jr.’s Duke graduation and boasted about how proud she was of him:

“I’m so happy to be here, and I’m here because someone I love is graduating today,” Oprah stated via Duke Today. “I just want to say I knew William before he was born. I don’t know a better young man in the world than William Burpus. Thank you, Duke, for making him an even greater young man. And I have to say that he is so kind and so generous of spirit. William, you’re the son I wish I’d had, and so I’m thrilled to be here for you. Love you, Willzer.”

The Gift Oprah Gave Gayle Helped With Her Kids

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Another fun fact about Gayle’s son, William Jr. – he’s the godson of Oprah. How cool is that, right?!! I could only imagine the types of lavish gifts and holiday treats Ms. Winfrey’s been dishing out to her godbaby throughout the years.

Speaking of Oprah, Gayle once admitted, during an interview on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, that the best gift Oprah EVER gave her, was a nanny, after having her son and daughter just 11 months apart:

“Favorite, favorite thing I think would be, after I had my second baby — and they’re, you know, 11 months apart, where you say to the doctor ‘I thought this diaphragm was supposed to work?!’ — she gifted me a live-in nanny. … I didn’t plan to have babies that close together. … I could never have afforded it … That was a good gift!”

That Time Gayle Blasted Son’s Dad For Cheating

Now, of course we can’t talk about the wonderful young brotha William Jr. has evolved into, without talking about the union of the two people responsible for his upbringing- Gayle and her ex-husband, William Burpus Sr.. They have both been very instrumental in raising their son and daughter, but unfortunately, their marital bliss didn’t last, due to William’s infidelity.

The former lovebirds were married for 11 years, up until 1993, when everything came to a screeching halt. In a 2016 interview, Gayle put her ex on blast when she revealed that their marriage ended after she caught him in bed with a butt-naked woman! Dayumn!

“‘Despise’ is a strong word,” Gayle stated, trying to keep her cool initially. Then she said, “I’m not a huge fan of the woman I caught naked with my now ex-husband on June 24, 1990, at 9:16 p.m. – but I don’t remember the details.”

Shortly after Gayle’s Vanity interview, her ex, William Burpus Sr., was quick to pop off a heartfelt public apology that apparently took him 26 years to give. You can check that out HERE.

Welp, we all live and learn. The best part of it all, is that William Sr. and Gayle have managed to maintain a mutual level of respect between them, for the sake of their two children.

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Gayle King and her bestie, Oprah Winfrey, appeared on the OG Chronicles, where they chopped it up about the time Gayle caught her then-husband having sex with another woman, who was also her friend.

Though Gayle’s former husband issued a public apology (view apology below) to Gayle in recent years, that didn’t stop Gayle from continuing to put his cheating history on full blast…and she came out with ALL guns blazing! Gayle broke down exactly what happened on that fateful day. While her ex-husband, on the other hand, kinda sounds like he wouldn’t mind getting back with Gayle (although he didn’t say that).

Oprah Thinks Gayle Is Now “Scarred”

In a past interview, Gayle revealed that she caught her then-husband and her friend butt naked in bed together! On the OG Chronicles ep,’ Oprah told Gayle, “I think you may be scarred,” from forming new friendships because of “that friend who slept with your husband.”

Gayle Admits She Has Problem Making Friends After What Mistress Told Her
During on of their episodes of OG Chronicles on Youtube, Gayle admitted she’s had problems making ‘new friends.’ Oprah interjected by mentioning that Gayle’s ‘new friend’ problem is because of the woman Gayle’s ex-husband cheated with.

Gayle: “I Thought You Were My Friend”
Gayle says she knew her ex-hubby’s mistress, telling the woman, “I thought you were my friend,” to which the mistress replied, “I never liked you.”

Can’t Forget When Gayle Got REALLY Real About Mistress
When Gayle was asked, in a 2016 Vanity Fair interview, “Which living person do you most despise?” she said: “Despise’ is a strong word. I’m not a huge fan of the woman I caught naked with my now ex-husband on June 24, 1990, at 9:16pm – but I don’t remember the details.”

Meet Gayle’s Ex-Husband

He’s A Successful Brotha
Gayle King’s ex-husband is Connecticut Asst. Attorney General, William Bumpus. They were married for 11 years (1982-1993) and have two children – a son and daughter- together.

26 Years Later, Gayle’s Ex Publicly Apologized:

It wasn’t until July 2016 — 26 years later — that Gayle’s ex-husband, William, publicly apologize for reportedly sexin’ up her former friend. Peep parts of his apology below…
“I’ve Been Haunted By This Life Altering Choice…”
“I have been haunted with this life altering choice. Though I have dealt with this privately . . . I publicly apologize for the major transgression that dramatically changed all of our lives. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Gayle and how she handled herself with grace.”

“Gayle Was A Great Wife”
“Despite the situation, she kept our children, as well as my relationship and involvement with them, as a clear priority. Gayle was a great wife, an excellent mother and a fantastic co-parent. I am eternally grateful for all that she has done and continues to do to enrich my life and the lives of our incredible adult children.”

“I Continue To Be A Work In Progress”
“I continue to be a work in progress and have spent the last 26 years striving to be a better man and father. I applaud Gayle’s continued phenomenal success and friendship!” -William Bumpus

Not sure if Gayle wanted to hear her ex-hubby’s apology 26 years later, but props to William for at least publicly owning up to his transgressions.

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ILOSM family, by now most of us have heard the long standing rumors that Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King are lesbian lovers and that Oprah’s man of 30 years, Stedman Graham, is simply a “beard” for Oprah (which implies that he’s a decoy to throw the public off).

Throughout the years many folks have been suspicious about them, not because they’ve been best friends for about 40 years, but because they’ve seemingly been joined at the hip for the entire duration.

Well, Gayle and Oprah did an interview a while back, to thoroughly address whether they or not they have ever been, or ever will be, lesbian boo-thangs. Check out their candid conversation with their interviewer, Lisa, for O Magazine:

“People are still saying that?”

Lisa: Well, let’s get right to it! Every time I tell somebody, “I’m interviewing Oprah and Gayle,” the response is always the same: “Oh. [Long pause] Are they…you know…together?”

Oprah Winfrey: You’re kidding. People are still saying that?

L: Every single person. And I say, “No, I don’t think so.” And invariably, they respond with something like “You know, you’re very naive.”

Oprah: I understand why people think we’re gay. There isn’t a definition in our culture for this kind of bond between women. So I get why people have to label it—how can you be this close without it being sexual? How else can you explain a level of intimacy where someone always loves you, always respects you, admires you?

Gayle King: Wants the best for you.

Oprah: Wants the best for you in every single situation of your life. Lifts you up. Supports you. Always! That’s an incredibly rare thing between even the closest of friends.

OPRAH & GAYLE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE

Gayle: The truth is, if we were gay, we would so tell you, because there’s nothing wrong with being gay.

Oprah: Yeah. But for people to still be asking the question, when I’ve said it and said it and said it, that means they think I’m a liar. And that bothers me.

Gayle: Well, particularly given how open you’ve been about everything else in your life.

Oprah: I’ve told nearly everything there is to tell. All my stuff is out there. People think I’d be so ashamed of being gay that I wouldn’t admit it? Oh, please.

LESBIAN RUMORS MAKE IT TOUGH FOR GAYLE “TO GET A DATE”

Lisa: Do the rumors bother you, Gayle?

Gayle: Not anymore, but I used to say, “Oprah, you have to do something. It’s hard enough for me to get a date on a Saturday night. You’ve got to go on the air and stop it!” And then you realize you really can’t stop it. And, you know, somebody made a good point: “Well, every time we see you, you’re together,” which is true.

Oprah: We were just down in the Bahamas—I was giving a wedding for my niece there. And we’re having this big party in my suite. And who comes walking in—

Gayle: With my suitcase.

Oprah: With her suitcase! And I knew what all the waiters, what everybody was thinking: “They’re gay. This proves it. Has to be, because Stedman isn’t around.”

Gayle: And sure enough, the tabloid headline was OPRAH’S HIDEAWAY WITH GAL PAL. Ridiculous. But that said, I have to admit, if Oprah were a man, I would marry her.

Lisa: Sorry, Gayle, I just don’t buy it. Everyone knows Oprah’s not tall enough for you.

Oprah: She has a point.

Gayle: I do like ’em big.

Hopefully this will finally put those Oprah and Gayle lesbian rumors to rest.

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Gayle King and her bestie, Oprah Winfrey, appeared on the OG Chronicles, where they chopped it up about the time Gayle caught her then-husband having sex with another woman, who was also her friend.

Though Gayle’s former husband issued a public apology (view apology below) to Gayle in recent years, that didn’t stop Gayle from continuing to put his cheating history on full blast…and she came out with ALL guns blazing! Gayle broke down exactly what happened on that fateful day. While her ex-husband, on the other hand, kinda sounds like he wouldn’t mind getting back with Gayle (although he didn’t say that).

Oprah Thinks Gayle Is Now “Scarred”

In a past interview, Gayle revealed that she caught her then-husband and her friend butt naked in bed together! On the OG Chronicles ep,’ Oprah told Gayle, “I think you may be scarred,” from forming new friendships because of “that friend who slept with your husband.”

Gayle Admits She Has Problem Making Friends After What Mistress Told Her
During on of their episodes of OG Chronicles on Youtube, Gayle admitted she’s had problems making ‘new friends.’ Oprah interjected by mentioning that Gayle’s ‘new friend’ problem is because of the woman Gayle’s ex-husband cheated with.

Gayle: “I Thought You Were My Friend”
Gayle says she knew her ex-hubby’s mistress, telling the woman, “I thought you were my friend,” to which the mistress replied, “I never liked you.”

Can’t Forget When Gayle Got REALLY Real About Mistress
When Gayle was asked, in a 2016 Vanity Fair interview, “Which living person do you most despise?” she said: “Despise’ is a strong word. I’m not a huge fan of the woman I caught naked with my now ex-husband on June 24, 1990, at 9:16pm – but I don’t remember the details.”

Meet Gayle’s Ex-Husband

He’s A Successful Brotha
Gayle King’s ex-husband is Connecticut Asst. Attorney General, William Bumpus. They were married for 11 years (1982-1993) and have two children – a son and daughter- together.

26 Years Later, Gayle’s Ex Publicly Apologized:

It wasn’t until July 2016 — 26 years later — that Gayle’s ex-husband, William, publicly apologize for reportedly sexin’ up her former friend. Peep parts of his apology below…
“I’ve Been Haunted By This Life Altering Choice…”
“I have been haunted with this life altering choice. Though I have dealt with this privately . . . I publicly apologize for the major transgression that dramatically changed all of our lives. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Gayle and how she handled herself with grace.”

“Gayle Was A Great Wife”
“Despite the situation, she kept our children, as well as my relationship and involvement with them, as a clear priority. Gayle was a great wife, an excellent mother and a fantastic co-parent. I am eternally grateful for all that she has done and continues to do to enrich my life and the lives of our incredible adult children.”

“I Continue To Be A Work In Progress”
“I continue to be a work in progress and have spent the last 26 years striving to be a better man and father. I applaud Gayle’s continued phenomenal success and friendship!” -William Bumpus

Not sure if Gayle wanted to hear her ex-hubby’s apology 26 years later, but props to William for at least publicly owning up to his transgressions.

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Gayle King and her bestie, Oprah Winfrey, appeared on the OG Chronicles, where they chopped it up about the time Gayle caught her then husband having sex with another woman.

Though Gayle’s former husband issued a public apology in recent years, that didn’t stop Gayle from continuing to put his cheating history on full blast…and she came out with ALL guns blazing! After Gayle revealed that her husband cheated, as truth diggers, we did further diggin’ and found the hardcore details they’ve both publicly acknowledged about that painful fiasco. Gayle broke down exactly what happened on that fateful day. While, her ex-husband manned up to and publicly apologize to his former Queen, whom it kind of sounds like he wouldn’t mind getting back (although he didn’t say that).

Gayle Admits She Has Problem Making Friends Ever After What Mistress Told Her
During on of their episodes of OG Chronicles interview Gayle admitted that she’s had problems making ‘new friends.’ Then Oprah interjected by mentioning that Gayle’s ‘new friend’ problem is because of the woman Gayle’s ex-husband cheated with.

Gayle: “I Thought You Were My Friend”
Gayle then revealed that she knew the mistress and said “I thought you were my friend,” to which the mistress replied, “I never liked you.”

Gayle Discussed Catching Them In Bed Together>>>

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The Tables Have Turned

Gayle King gets results. That’s definitely proven by the way she handled the R. Kelly interview earlier this year. And her style of journalism is always professional and direct. Though Wendy is very direct no one could necessarily call her ‘professional’. True she handles her business, but she can at times be a bit over the top.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc2LtHeguuU

Wendy is now ready to become the subject of an interview to discuss what’s been going on in her life. And her first choice is King. However, King immediately responded and what she said honestly tells no lies whatsoever.

Next Page: Gayle’s Reaction

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