One of the Greatest Musical Icons of all time has passed away. 76-year-old Aretha Frankin died on Thursday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Known for her great hits like “Respect,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”, Aretha will be truly missed.
According to TMZ Aretha passed away in her Detroit home where she was under hospice care. She’d been in failing health for many months and she was down to 86 pounds. One source told TMZ more than a week ago that Aretha could go at any time.
The legend was surrounded by friends and family when she passed. Her family released a statement, saying…
“In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart. We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family.”
A Timeline of Aretha’s Career
Born in Memphis in 1942, Aretha’s family eventually relocated to Detroit where she began singing in her father’s church. She was such a powerhouse gospel singer, she landed a Columbia record deal in the early ’60s. Her string of chart-topping hits began with her Atlantic Records deal in 1967.
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