BREAKING NEWS: Soul Queen, Aretha Franklin Dies After Serious Battle With Cancer

Date: 16-08-2018 3:19 pm (5 years ago) | Author: Daniel Bosai
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Aretha Franklin, the long-reigning Queen of Soul, died on Thursday morning at age 76 from advance pancreatic cancer.

Her publicist confirmed she died at her home in Detroit at 9.50am.

'In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart. We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family,' a statement from her family read.

'We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world. Thank you for your compassion and prayers.

'We have felt your love for Aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.'

Funeral arrangements will be announced in the coming days.

Franklin, who sang with matchless style on such classics as 'Think,' ″I Say a Little Prayer' and her signature song, 'Respect', announced her retirement from touring last year.

She had battled various undisclosed health issues in recent years.

A professional singer and accomplished pianist by her late teens, a superstar by her mid-20s, Franklin had long ago settled any arguments over who was the greatest popular vocalist of her time.

Her gifts, natural and acquired, were a multi-octave mezzo-soprano, gospel passion and training worthy of a preacher's daughter, taste sophisticated and eccentric, and the courage to channel private pain into liberating song.

Her records sold millions of copies and the music industry couldn't honor her enough. Franklin won 18 Grammy awards. In 1987, she became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted: at 16-08-2018 03:19 PM (5 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- angesco at 16-08-2018 04:31 PM (5 years ago)
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A real TALENTED singer.  An AMAZING VOCALIST.

I Say a Little Prayer - for TRUE legend of music.

RESPECT.  RIP.
Posted: at 16-08-2018 04:31 PM (5 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- slimber at 16-08-2018 06:37 PM (5 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 16-08-2018 06:37 PM (5 years ago) | Hero
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- kacylee at 16-08-2018 07:54 PM (5 years ago)
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oh no!!! another rare gem lost Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry
Posted: at 16-08-2018 07:54 PM (5 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- okhype at 16-08-2018 11:13 PM (5 years ago)
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What!... A rare gem... Rip
Posted: at 16-08-2018 11:13 PM (5 years ago) | Newbie
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