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Friday 17 August 2018

Aretha Franklin (AP)

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies at her home aged 76, publicist says 

Aretha Franklin, the preacher's daughter whose powerful voice made her the long-reigning "Queen of Soul" with such hit songs as "Respect" and "Chain of Fools," died on Thursday at the age of 76, the Associated Press reported.

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