Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul', dies aged 76

[joe516]

Aretha Franklin, the "queen of soul" known for hits like Respect and Think, has died in Detroit at the age of 76.

The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and announced last year she was retiring from music.

Franklin won 18 Grammys, and had 17 Top Ten US chart hits over a music career spanning seven decades.

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dies

 

[spud1966]

R.I.P Aretha Franklin legend

 

[sneaker]

I will always remember Her as the cafe owner in My favourite comedy.

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R.I.P. Aretha

 

[Tarkustoro]

D.e.p.

 

[avid]

R.I.P Aretha Franklin. Another legend gone

 

[bajansurfer]

RIP

 

[shaun127]

Aye R.I.P The Queen of Soul, died 41 years to the day since the King of Rock and Roll died