Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, Has Died at Age 76

[joseephuss]

https://people.com/music/aretha-franklin-dead-at-76/

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, Has Died at Age 76

Aretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, has died, her publicist confirms to the Associated Press. She was 76.

The Queen of Soul had struggled with her health for years. A source told PEOPLE Monday that Franklin had taken a turn for the worse and that her death was “imminent.”

“She has been ill for a long time,” the longtime friend told PEOPLE. “She did not want people to know and she didn’t make it public.”

 

[CouchCoach]

She was truly a legend and it was a gift to see her perform. She loved singing and that was evident every time she lit up the room.

 

[DallasEast]

https://people.com/music/aretha-franklin-dead-at-76/

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, Has Died at Age 76

Aretha Franklin, the self-taught piano prodigy, vocalist and songwriter who first conquered the charts in the late ’60s and never relinquished her throne, has died, her publicist confirms to the Associated Press. She was 76.

The Queen of Soul had struggled with her health for years. A source told PEOPLE Monday that Franklin had taken a turn for the worse and that her death was “imminent.”

“She has been ill for a long time,” the longtime friend told PEOPLE. “She did not want people to know and she didn’t make it public.”

Another legend. Gone. Rest in peace Mrs. Franklin.

 

[Cowboys_22]

RIP Aretha Franklin queen of soul

 

[Khartun]

Wow, RIP Aretha!

 

[Runwildboys]

Such a shame. Personally, I thought she was the highlight of the original Blues Brothers movie.
So many great songs, and such power in her voice, even as she got older.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

She made the most of her allotted time here on earth...…...RIP.

 

[Xelda]

I just enjoyed her music until this: She stepped in to sing “Nessun Dorma” at the 1998 Grammys when Luciano Pavarotti was unable to perform, a trick few other non-opera singers would even have dared. (The link doesn't work .)
I thought how can she do a Pavarotti song justice? She's going to embarrass herself. Then OH WOW! She ruined opera for me that night because I only wanted to hear her sing it afterwards. What an amazing, gifted woman. RIP.

 

[sulu1701]

One of my many fav's of hers, now she sings with the angels

 

[nobody]

She was truly a great singer.

 

[DallasEast]

One of my many fav's of hers, now she sings with the angels

All voices are unique.

That said, and as illogical as it may read or sound, there will never be another voice like hers.

Excellent post.

 

[Runwildboys]

My favorite:

 

[Doomsday101]

You will be missed but your music will last for ever.

 

[Hardline]

Died on the same day Elvis died.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

An all time great. Bye, Aretha. You will be missed. RIP.

 

[lukin2006]

RIP

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

May she rest in peace. RESPECT!

 

[nightrain]

That is a bummer. RIP sweet, soul sister. Your gift of voice will forever lift our spirits.

 

[Ranched]

 

[Juggernaut]

R.I.P.