I had tickets to see Aretha Franklin at Radio City Music Hall once, a few years ago. The show was cancelled, and the make-up date was inconvenient, so I opted for a refund instead. Part of me has regretted that decision every day since.

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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.

An all-star tribute to Aretha Franklin is in the works for November in New York, Billboard has confirmed.

Aretha Franklin is reportedly "gravely ill," according to family members. WDIV Local 4 news reporter Evrod Cassimy broke the news in a tweet this morning. "I spoke with her family members this morning. She is asking for your prayers at this time," he wrote. Franklin announced her retirement from touring last year, and…