You’re an angel now @ArethaFranklin ❤️❤️❤️ Rest in peace Queen of Soul👑❤️🙏

Aretha Franklin did not receive her title as the ‘Queen of Soul’ for no reason. Her chillingly beautiful music has the ability to speak directly to your heart in ways no other can replicate. Her moving performances paired with her four-octave vocal range makes Franklin a true wonder. As a little girl, she sang Gospel music and her soulful voice led her to stardom. At 76 years old, she passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends at her home in Detroit. She had reportedly been suffering from Pancreatic Cancer of the Neuroendocrine type. Her family released this statement:

‘In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart. We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family. ‘We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world. Thank you for your compassion and prayers. We have felt your love for Aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.’

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