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- Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, died in Detroit at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer, confirmed by her publicist.
- Her music, including late-1960s hits such as “Respect” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” blended gospel fervor with secular themes.
- This obituary, originally published in 2018, is being republished for Women’s History Month.
