Detroit Saddened by Death of Aretha Franklin

Franklin died at her home in Detroit. She was 76 years old.

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Grammy award-winning artist Aretha Franklin has died.

She was 76 years old.  Franklin’s publicist says the singer died from pancreatic cancer.

The singer known as the Queen of Soul was one of the most celebrated artists in music and left an indelible impression on a variety of genres. Aretha Franklin’s impact on music is almost impossible to measure.

Listeners around the world turned on their radios on August 16th to hear memories of the Queen of Soul and to listen to her music.

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