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GREAT ARTISTES NEVER DIE, MUSIC IS IMMORTAL! Prominent personalities mourn legendary Aretha Franklin

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Legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, who died on Thursday after her battle with pancreatic cancer will no doubt be greatly missed by music enthusiasts all around the world.

Franklin died at the age of 76 in her Detroit home after social media users flooded their timeline with prayers for her since the news of her sickness made the round on Monday on the internet.

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The news of her death was confirmed by her publicist in a statement that reads;

“Franklin’s official cause of death was due to advanced pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, which was confirmed by Franklin’s oncologist, Dr. Philip Phillips of Karmanos Cancer Institute.

“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. The love she had for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins knew no bounds.

“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. We have felt your love for Aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”

Since news of her death, several celebrities, politicians and prominent people have taken to social media to pay their tributes to the legend.

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The self-taught legendary singer started her career in her father’s church in Detroit. However, it was not until 1967 that the self-taught pianist came into national limelight with her hit song, “Respect.

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See some tributes:

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Tim Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Apple

Former first lady, Michelle Obama

Reverend Al Sharpton, Baptist Minister & Political, Civil Rights, and Social Justice Activist

Mariah Carey

American music star, Usher Raymond IV

Actress, former model, American television personality, Tyra Banks

45th President of the United States of America, Donald J Trump

Former American President, Barack Obama

John Legend

Diana Ross

Hillary Clinton

Elton John 

Lionel Richie

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