Obituary of Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25th, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee) was a Singer-Songwriter who was famous because of her singing the blues (and soul). Aretha died on August 16, 2018 and her death was reportedly because of pancreatic cancer. She was 76 when she passed away.

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Aretha Franklin Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Franklin, Aretha Louise
Common Name: Aretha Franklin
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Birth Date: March 25, 1942
Age: 76 (at death)
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
Genres:
Active Years: 1954-2917

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

Aretha Louise's Family Tree

Birth Name: Aretha Louise Franklin
Father: Reverend CL Franklin
Mother: Barbara Franklin
Brother(s):

Cecil Franklin

Sister(s):

Erma Franklin (March 13, 1938-September 7, 2002)
Carolyn Franklin (May 13, 1944-April 25, 1988)

Spouse/Partner:

Ted White (married 1961-divorced 1969)
Glynn Turman (married April 11, 1978-divorced 1984)

Death Notice:

Date: August 16 2018 at age 76
Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer
Interment: Buried Woodlawn Cemetery Detroit, Michigan

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter Soul Music Genre American Born on March 25th Born in 1942 Born in Tennessee Died in 2018 Died at age 76 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"All I'm askin' Is for a little respect when you come home."

"I wanted to retain my individuality. I was afraid of being hampered by studio policies. I knew if someone else got control, I would be restrained."

"Trying to grow up is hurting, you know. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't it hurts even more." (IMDB)

"Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living."

"Aretha Louise Franklin's life and legacy will forever stand as a testament to her unparalleled talent, unwavering strength, and immeasurable impact on the world of music. (V)"

"Aretha Louise Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, had a successful and influential professional career in the music industry, tragically passing away at the age of 76. (V)"

Is Ms. Aretha Louise Franklin still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.