USA Today Music — Aretha Franklin, whose impassioned, riveting voice made her a titan of American music, died Thursday, the Associated Press reported. She was 76.             more info

JamBase — One of the world's greatest singers, Aretha Franklin, has died at age 76. The post ‘Queen Of Soul’ Aretha Franklin 1942 – 2018 appeared first on JamBase. more info

The Quietus — Queen of soul Aretha Franklin has died, aged 76 more info

Guardian Music — From feminist anthems to painful songs of heartbreak, strident black politics to spiritual quests, Aretha Franklin became a pop-cultural titan – and a symbol of American strengthAretha Franklin tributes and live reactionsAretha Franklin dies a... more info

Guardian Music — Regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time, Aretha Franklin has died of advanced pancreatic cancerAretha Franklin dies aged 76: live reactionA voice that gave America its heart and soul: Aretha FranklinThe queen of soul – a life in pi... more info

Stereogum — The soul and gospel legend Aretha Franklin has died after a battle with cancer. Her publicist confirmed the news to the Associated Press, stating that Franklin passed away today at her home in Detroit. She was 76. more info

Consequence of Sound — One of the most important voices in music history has left us. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Aretha Franklin, the iconic singer who changed the face of rock and roll, soul and R&B, died Thursday at her home in Detroit, her publicist said. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Aretha Franklin, the preacher’s daughter who became the “Queen of Soul” and forged the template of the larger-than-life pop diva with her exuberant, gospel-rooted singing, has died. She was 76. Franklin died Thursday of advanced pa... more info

Time — "I didn’t think my songs would become anthems for women. But I'm delighted" more info