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Aretha Franklin, The Queen Of Soul, Has Died.
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Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul", known for hits like 'Respect' and 'I Say a Little Prayer', has died in Detroit at the age of 76.
The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and announced last year she was retiring from music.
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(Photo: Aretha Franklin in concert.Credit: Getty Images)
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