Aretha Franklin death: Queen of Soul dies aged 76
August 16, 2018  20:54
Aretha Franklin has died at the age of 76. The legendary singer was first reported to be "gravely ill" in a Detroit hospice by news anchor and close friend Evrod Cassimy.


Franklin, who was set to retire from live music in February 2019, last performed live last November at Elton John's annual AIDS Foundation gala. She confirmed her retirement to Cassimy while simultaneously announcing plans to work on a new record with Stevie Wonder.
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