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Aretha Franklin Dead at 76: Look Back on Some of Her Biggest History-Making Milestones

2340 days ago
E! Online — Aretha Franklin passed away on Thursday at the age of 76 after battling pancreatic cancer. The iconic singer was surrounded by family and other loved ones in her home in Detroit when she... more info
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Detroit Lions, Isiah Thomas Pay Tribute to Aretha Franklin

2340 days ago
TMZ — The Detroit Lions are remembering the city's greatest singer -- sending their "deepest condolences to the family and friends of Aretha Franklin." The Lions tweeted out, "Aretha was a groundbreaker and an icon whose legacy will live on forever."… ... more info
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Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley Die on Same Day 41 Years Apart

2340 days ago
TMZ — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, died on the same day as Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, 41 years later ... and it's both weird and fitting. Aretha's passing fell on Elvis' 41st death anniversary -- August 16, 1977 -- albeit under… ... more info
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Four Tops Member Ronnie McNeir Pays Homage in Song to Aretha Franklin

2340 days ago
TMZ — Ronnie McNeir, a member of the Four Tops, knew Aretha Franklin well, and says long long ago, he became mesmerized by her amazing voice. Ronnie says he wrote a song for Aretha -- "Sister Re" -- and sang it for her last Christmas.  He sing part… ... more info
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From presidents to pop stars, notables react to passing of Aretha Franklin

2340 days ago
Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Singer John Legend called her "the greatest singer I have ever known." more info
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Aretha Franklin Dead At 76

2340 days ago
Perez Hilton — We're heartbroken to share that on Thursday morning,Aretha Franklin has passed away. As we previously reported, the 76-year-old was said to be "gravely ill" in a Detroit hospital, though there were no other details at the time. Related: Pink Returns ... more info
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How Aretha Franklin changed music forever

2340 days ago
New York Post — There are a few music legends who changed the game so much so that they were the blueprint for everything that came after them. Elvis Presley. Ray Charles. The Beatles. The Rolling Stones. James Brown. Bob Dylan. Aretha Franklin — who died Thursday... more info
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Aretha Franklin Sang Her Way Through America’s History. Her Passing Is the End of an Era

2340 days ago
Time — When Aretha Franklin sang, out poured the sun and the moon: Her voice was optimism shaded with occasional sorrow, joy tempered by the understanding that nothing in life can be perfect, but above all it was a sound that both absorbed and radiated ligh... more info
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Celebrities React to Aretha Franklin

2340 days ago
TMZ — It's no surprise ... there has been an cascade of grief, sympathy and tributes from celebrities around the world in the wake of  Aretha's passing. The ever-reigning Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is an iconic symbol of black pride whose music… ... more info
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Family & Friends Of Pregnant Reality Star Lyric McHenry Speak Out On Her Tragic Death

2340 days ago
Perez Hilton — Before she died of a suspected drug overdose, former reality star Lyric McHenry was full of life. The EJNYC star's friends and family are speaking out about the pregnant 26-year-old, who was reportedly found dead in the Bronx, New York, "sprawled out... more info
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