Aretha Franklin “Queen of Soul” has died

Dominica News Online - Thursday, August 16th, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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The “queen of soul”, the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of fame, Aretha Franklin, has passed at the age of 76.

The soul performer’s last singing appearance was in November 2017 at a gala in New York which was held in aid of the Elton John Aids Foundation.

Daughter of a gospel singer/pianist and a famous Baptiste preacher, Franklyn was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Her musical education included learning from icons such as Mahalia Jackson and Clara Ward.

However, fame did not immediately come to the legendary singer as she struggled to make an impact. Today, she is known for world-wide hits like Respect and Think. She had over 20 US chart topping hits and numerous accolades including 18 Grammy awards.

The singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and had announced her retirement from music last year.

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5 Comments

  1. iq
    August 16, 2018

    Rest in peace. natural woman.

  2. anonymous2
    August 16, 2018

    Loved her music.

  3. I agree
    August 16, 2018

    You mean Diana Ross, another great black superstar

  4. sad
    August 16, 2018

    Rest in peace lady of fatima

  5. RIP
    August 16, 2018

    Lets talk about ROSS lol :-D but anyway RIP

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