This morning, the public is waking up to some devastating news about a music icon. Doors were broken down, along with so many barriers, due to queens like Aretha Franklin taking that chance. Putting in work for nearly 60 years, she became the Queen of Soul.
Aretha Franklin worked, battling cancer for the past decade, on up until last year. Only recently did she see her record for most charting songs as a female artist broken. Last year, Aretha Franklin announced her retirement from music.
Some fans hoped Aretha Franklin would have a change of heart, but she knew what was best. This morning, her publicist announced the famed singer passed away, at her Detroit home, surrounded by her family. Now, the world has taken to social media to pay their respects.
Source: BBC News
