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Aretha Franklin, a music prodigy, singer and songwriter, has died at age 76.
She had been ill for years, but did not want it publicized. Franklin had humble beginnings, but with her immense talent rose to stardom in the 60's. She was known for her version of the song "Respect." She was the first woman to be put in the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame.
Aretha Franklin died at roughly 10:00 am in her home in Detroit. She was surrounded by loved ones. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
She had been ill for years, but did not want it publicized. Franklin had humble beginnings, but with her immense talent rose to stardom in the 60's. She was known for her version of the song "Respect." She was the first woman to be put in the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame.
Aretha Franklin died at roughly 10:00 am in her home in Detroit. She was surrounded by loved ones. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.