R.I.P. the Queen of soul
It’s a sad day in the music world. Aretha Franklin has passed away at the age of 76.
Diagnosed with cancer back in 2010, and after announcing last year that she would be retiring from music, her publicist confirmed the news of her passing this afternoon.
BREAKING: Publicist for Aretha Franklin says the Queen of Soul died Thursday at her home in Detroit.
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 16, 2018
Franklin had one of the recognisable voices in American pop music, recording iconic all-time soul classics like “Respect”, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”, and “I Say A Little Prayer”.
Understandably the world of music and entertainment has been hit hard with the news and the likes of Nile Rodgers, Liam Gallagher, Wretch 32, Hugh Jackman, Maverick Sabre and Ricky Martin have led the tributes via social media.
I just finished interviews in Berlin, and was informed the mighty @ArethaFranklin has passed. RIPArethaFranklin #Queen of Soul
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) August 16, 2018
RIP Aretha Franklin what a voice x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) August 16, 2018
I’ll say a little prayer for you🌹 pic.twitter.com/h6xOHhmxmR
— littleBIGman (@Wretch32) August 16, 2018
One of the highlights of my career was singing with #ArethaFranklin at The Tony Awards. It was an out of body experience for me. One of greatest singers of all time. You will be missed by all. https://t.co/L8dIIhyR9Y
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) August 16, 2018
Queen Aretha Franklin.
Thank you.
A voice and a presence like yours never dies, it’s lives on forever through each one of us.
🌹👑
— Maverick Sabre (@MaverickSabre) August 16, 2018
Today we have lost one of the greatest. She will always be remembered and admired. Aretha Franklin, rest in peace. We love you.
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) August 16, 2018
The Queen is dead, but her immortal voice lives on. #Aretha https://t.co/AcmPpvc7De
— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) August 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/JohnStamos/status/1030099124928933889
https://twitter.com/ava/status/1030098649395724289
R.I.P to the queen of soul.. #ArethaFranklin 🙏🏼❤️ pic.twitter.com/KtLpJZu3vV
— James Graham (@itsjamesgraham) August 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/AriLennox/status/1030096513970495488
What a life. What a legacy!
So much love, respect and gratitude.
R.I.P. @ArethaFranklin https://t.co/400K1U5IHI— Carole King (@Carole_King) August 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/KarenCivil/status/1030096146612604928
RIP “QUEEN OF SOUL” ARETHA FRANKLIN. #ThatVoice
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) August 16, 2018
