News: Queen Of Soul, Singer Aretha Franklin Died Age 76 After A Battle With Pancreatic Cancer.

QUEEN OF SOUL, singer Aretha Franklin has died aged 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Franklin had been “gravely ill” and passed away at 9:50am (11:50pm AEST) surrounded by family and friends in Detroit, as tributes poured in for the legendary Queen of Soul.

Grammy-winner Franklin influenced generations of pop divas with hits such as Respect (1967), Natural Woman (1968) and I Say a Little Prayer (1968).

Franklin was one of the most respected artists of all time. She cemented her place in music history with her powerful voice that stretched over four octaves, and her hits spanned from soul to R&B to gospel and pop.

She was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.