Tina Turner admitted she was "proud" of her legacy in her final interview before her death.
The iconic singer sadly died at her home in Switzerland on Wednesday after a long illness. She was 83 years old.
She said she had to "battle hard" to be recognised throughout her career, before becoming the first black woman to fill stadiums around the world.
The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll has inspired a number of artists over the years, including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Janet Jackson.
Tina, real name Anna Mae Bullock, said she was glad to have had a role in "clearing that path" for women for generations to come.
"I battled hard to be the first black female solo rock artist to fill stadiums.
"I am proud to have played a part in clearing that path for women of the next generation — and the next," she said in her last interview just one month before her death.
Tina also joked about how she was "as famous for my legs as much as my voice".
The Proud Mary hitmaker was well-known for parading her legs on stage while wearing short, sparkling outfits which captivated audiences around the world.
Vogue even named her pins as one of "the best leg moments in history" alongside Marilyn Monroe, Twiggy and Cindy Crawford.
Speaking to The Sun, Tina admitted she only started to put her legs on display because it made it easier for her to dance, but it quickly became part of her style.
However, she admitted she hadn't always been confident about her body.
"When I was younger I never felt confident about any part of my body, but with all the attention my legs received, I realised they must be OK," she said.
Tina rose to prominence as the lead singer of Ike & Tina Turner Revue before launching a successful career as a solo performer.
During her career, the American-Swiss singer won eight Grammy Awards and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St Louis Walk of Fame.
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