American singer.
Birth
- Birthdate: March 25, 1942
- Place of birth: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Death
- Date of death: August 16, 2018
- Place of death: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Cause of death
Pancreatic cancer
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Known as the "Queen of Soul," she was twice named the greatest female singer of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
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