Aretha Franklin, “Queen of Soul,” Is Dead At 76

DETROIT, Mich. (WJZ) — Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died, her publicist confirmed to CBS News. She was 76 years old.
Franklin’s prolific career spanned six decades and included hit songs like “Respect,” “A Natural Woman” and “I Say a Little Prayer.” Even in her 70s, she was still performing. In 2015, her performance of “A Natural Woman” at the Kennedy Center Honors brought President Barack Obama to tears.
Franklin, whose