Aretha Franklin has died aged 76

Aretha Franklin has died at her home in Detroit, according to her publicist.

Thu, 16 Aug, 2018 - 15:59

Aretha Franklin has died at her home in Detroit, according to her publicist.

The long-reigning "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as Think and her signature song, Respect, died at her home in Detroit.

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