Stars React To The Death Of Aretha Franklin
"You are Detroit’s heartbeat. Rest well, Queen."
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, has passed away due to her longtime battle with pancreatic cancer. The news was confirmed this morning (August 16) by her publicist. The death of this 76-year-old icon is a tragic one, and celebrities all over the world are mourning her loss.
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