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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin Dies
August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin, the American singer known to millions of fans around the world as the “Queen of Soul,” has died at the age of 76.
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U.S. President Barack Obama (R) escorts singer Aretha Franklin as Attorney General Eric Holder (L) bows in surprise after the unveiling of Holder's official portrait at the Dept. of Justice, in Washington, Feb. 27, 2015.
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Musician Aretha Franklin receives a honorary Doctor of Arts degree during the 363rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 29, 2014.
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Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Jan. 20, 2009.
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Aretha Franklin performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York, Mar. 21, 2008.
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