Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul” whose recordings of such classics as “Respect” and “Chain of Fools” made her the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, died today, August 16th of advanced pancreatic cancer.
Aretha Franklin, ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76
Aretha had been dealing with health issues that kept her out of the limelight in recent months. In March of 2018, she canceled a pair of scheduled concerts in due to what her management described as doctor’s orders. In later months, she canceled performances in Boston and Toronto.
I’m so sad to hear of the Queen of Soul’s death. As a Hall of Fame inductee, she made a huge impact on music. My heart goes out to those close to her.
Aretha Franklin released her first album at 14 years old, won 18 Grammy Awards, and in 1987, became first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. https://t.co/IMB7KF3OEU pic.twitter.com/kuNlVhupeg
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 16, 2018
R.I.P. Queen of Soul. #ArethaFranklin pic.twitter.com/isCKB6K9so
— swabie (@swabie123) August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin’s family thanks her fans in statement: “We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world. Thank you for your compassion and prayers” https://t.co/lNr2k3w5Np
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) August 16, 2018
