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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.

Aretha Franklin performs during the commemoration of the Elton John AIDS Foundation 25th year fall gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, in New York, Nov. 7, 2017. — 1 Aretha Franklin performs during the commemoration of the Elton John AIDS Foundation 25th year fall gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, in New York, Nov. 7, 2017.

Aretha Franklin performs at the world premiere of "Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives" at Radio City Music Hall, April 19, 2017, in New York. — 1 Aretha Franklin performs during the commemoration of the Elton John AIDS Foundation 25th year fall gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, in New York, Nov. 7, 2017.

Herbie Hancock and Aretha Franklin, perform at the International Jazz Day Concert on the South Lawn of the White House of the Washington, April 29, 2016. — 2 Herbie Hancock and Aretha Franklin, perform at the International Jazz Day Concert on the South Lawn of the White House of the Washington, April 29, 2016.

Pope Francis (R) listens as singer Aretha Franklin performs as he attends the Festival of Families rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sept. 26, 2015. — 2 Herbie Hancock and Aretha Franklin, perform at the International Jazz Day Concert on the South Lawn of the White House of the Washington, April 29, 2016.

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. — 3 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.

Musician Aretha Franklin receives a honorary Doctor of Arts degree during the 363rd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 29, 2014. — 3 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.

Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Jan. 20, 2009. — 4 Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Jan. 20, 2009.

Aretha Franklin performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York, Mar. 21, 2008. — 4 Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, Jan. 20, 2009.

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