Aretha Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul," has passed away, according to the Associated Press. https://abcn.ws/2nH9P8b pic.twitter.com/Dtik9BDsRE
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Aretha Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul," has passed away, according to the Associated Press. https://abcn.ws/2nH9P8b pic.twitter.com/Dtik9BDsRE
Known simply by her first name, Franklin was a cultural icon whose career spanned six decades and traversed various genres of music, from gospel to R&B to pop to opera. http://abcn.ws/2nH9P8b pic.twitter.com/jIFbgDhHBZ
Representatives for Aretha Franklin confirm her death from advanced pancreatic cancer. "We are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart." http://abcn.ws/2nH9P8b pic.twitter.com/v3pQIKJ9Tq
NEW: Bill and Hillary Clinton on the passing of Aretha Franklin: "She was elegant, graceful, and utterly uncompromising in her artistry...She will forever be the Queen of Soul and so much more." http://abcn.ws/2nH9P8b pic.twitter.com/3jE504Cqjo
Aretha Franklin began singing solos at age 10. At 18, she branched out into pop music, immediately scoring hits on the R&B and pop charts. http://abcn.ws/2OFHDy1 pic.twitter.com/1GszCbKcPg
"What a life. What a legacy!" Actors, musicians, elected officials and more mourn the death of icon Aretha Franklin. https://abcn.ws/2BgtxBl pic.twitter.com/2icXj3DFeJ
Among Aretha Franklin's countless hits were the soul classics "Respect," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," "Chain of Fools," "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)," and "Think." Other hits included "Daydreaming" and "I Say a Little Prayer." https://abcn.ws/2Bhh6p4 pic.twitter.com/enjIV9VF5k
NEW: "The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is dead," Pres. Trump tweets. "She was a great woman, with a wonderful gift from God, her voice. She will be missed!" http://abcn.ws/2BgtxBl pic.twitter.com/7cNZLNldur
Fans place bouquets of flowers by Aretha Franklin's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame following the icon's passing this morning. https://abcn.ws/2PflJmr pic.twitter.com/5wrsQfASma
NEW: Rep. John Lewis on Aretha Franklin: “When she sang, she embodied what we were fighting for, and her music strengthened us...When we would be released from jail after a non-violent protest, we might go to a late night club and let the music of Aretha Franklin fill our hearts"pic.twitter.com/jHvPWwEPJY
Elton John remembers Aretha Franklin: "The whole world will miss her but will always rejoice in her remarkable legacy. The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen." http://abcn.ws/2BgtxBl pic.twitter.com/UMQEtxwpRa
NEW: Barack and Michelle Obama on the passing of Aretha Franklin: "America has no royalty. But we do have a chance to earn something more enduring...Aretha may have passed on to a better place, but the gift of her music remains to inspire us all." http://abcn.ws/2BgtxBl pic.twitter.com/1Iy4CReDcJ
LATEST: Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will display Aretha Franklin's portrait in the museum’s In Memoriam space through Aug. 22. http://abcn.ws/2Bhh6p4
New York City subway station sign altered from "Franklin Street" to "Aretha Franklin Street" in memory of the 'Queen of Soul.’ https://abcn.ws/2Bjx2ac pic.twitter.com/6yyAawSGh8
My heart is heavy! I grow up in Detroit so Motown was the only music for us! Rest Natural Woman! Thank you for teaching us RESPECT! You will be missed but your music will live on forever! No doubt there is only one Queen of Soul!
What a beautiful soulful blessing to us all. Ms. Aretha Franklin was and still is a gift to us all. RIP our Queen of Soul! You are the Natural Woman!!!! R E S P E C T!!!!
AREATHA IS THE GREATEST ARTIST/SONGWRITER/ENTERTAINER/ TO HAVE EVER LIVE! NO HAS OR WILL EVER MATCH NOR SURPASS HER GOD-GIVEN TALENT! AS A DETROITER, I JOIN THE WORLD IN SAYING, R.I.P QUEEN OF SOUL! @ http://booksageboutique.com .pic.twitter.com/YgizYk2xrG
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