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The soul and gospel legend Aretha Franklin has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer cancer. Her publicist confirmed the news to the Associated Press, stating that Franklin passed away this morning at her home in Detroit. She was 76.
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The show is called 'Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul'Common, Alicia Keys and more will also performJanelle Monáe, SZA and Alessia Cara will perform at the Aretha Franklin tribute concert titled ‘Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul’ The soul legend passed away back in August at the age of 76 a...
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'Think: A Tribute To The Queen of Soul' will take place in Detroit until early next yearAretha Franklin performing liveAn exhibit celebrating Aretha Franklin‘s legacy will open in her hometown of Detroit this week. Read More: Watch Ariana Grande deliver a special tribute to Aretha Franklin on ‘Fallon’ The soul icon died last month...
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