Soul legend Aretha Franklin has died from cancer aged 76, it was confirmed today. The Respect singer passed away at 9.50am this morning at her home in Detroit after an eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The singer – dubbed the “Queen of Soul” – passed away on the same day the “King of Rock n’ Roll” Elvis Presley died 41 years ago today.
Considered one of the greatest voices ever, Aretha’s dazzling music career included classic songs (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman and I Say A Little Prayer. Rolling Stone magazine named her the greatest singer of all time. The mum-of-four died surrounded by loved ones in the town where she grew up, publicist Gwendolyn Quinn announced. READ MORE
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