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Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul ' dies at 76

PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 12:52 am
by tater1977
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul and 'greatest singer of all time,' dies at 76

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/are ... 21145.html

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul, died Thursday at her Detroit home, the Associated Press reports, surrounded by family and friends. She had been battling various undisclosed illnesses for years, and, in recent weeks, was receiving hospice care. Franklin was 76.

As news of her declining health spread over the past few days, visitors including Stevie Wonder and the Rev. Jesse Jackson reportedly paid their respects at her bedside. Beyoncé and Jay-Z dedicated their Monday concert in the Motor City to Franklin, declaring the iconic singer. “We love you,” Beyoncé said, adding a word of thanks for “the beautiful music.” ...

Re: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul ' dies at 76

PostPosted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:53 am
by Memorex
King and Queen died on the same date.

She was incredible through and through.