Yahoo Lifestyle Celebrities and Musicians Are Tweeting Messages of Remembrance for Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul" has passed away at age 76 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Her family confirmed her passing in a statement this morning:
The "official cause of death was due to advance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, which was confirmed by Franklin's oncologist, Dr. Philip Phillips of Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit," the family statement said.
The music community has taken to social media to honor the late singer, tweeting messages of support and remembrance for Aretha.
I’m sitting in prayer for the wonderful golden spirit Aretha Franklin.
- Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) August 16, 2018
The greatest voice in American popular music has been stilled. Our beloved #ArethaFranklin has gone. For me, she was a musical lighthouse, guiding and inspiring with every note. I loved her so and love her still. Goodbye, Queen of Soul.
- Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) August 16, 2018
Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul pic.twitter.com/jW4Gpwfdts
- Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin was the only thing I wanted to listen to in the car growing up. I always asked my mom to put her on. Rest In Peace, Queen if soul. An irreplaceable legend!
- Zara Larsson (@zaralarsson) August 16, 2018
An unbelievable woman and voice. It was an honor to meet and perform with the Queen of Soul. RIP Aretha Franklin ❤️💔https://t.co/BQBtdPuoZO
- Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) August 16, 2018
Our love & prayers are with the family & loved ones of the beloved Queen of Soul. From Dr. King’s funeral to President Obama’s inauguration, @ArethaFranklin touched the soul of our nation, and the world. Her loss will be deeply felt by all. pic.twitter.com/1j5N2uk5Lr
- Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) August 16, 2018
Rest in peace on your throne Queen Aretha Franklin.
- Tevin Campbell (@tevincampbelll) August 16, 2018
So sad. Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul has passed away. Our prayers and condolences to family, friends and fans.
- Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) August 16, 2018
God bless Aretha Franklin the queen of soul and peace and love to her family 😎✌️🌟💖🎵🎶☮️
- #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 16, 2018
Goodbye, Mrs Franklin, goodbye queen of soul. May your transition into the next phase be peaceful. There was not , will not be another Aretha Franklin. What a real day of loss. Beyond legend. Beyond icon. What a sad day for the whole world . https://t.co/9sOO0z9oHq pic.twitter.com/7rEKChe8Rh
- Beth Ditto (@bethditto) August 16, 2018
She made millions feel like natural women, and she earned our everlasting Respect with each performance. May Aretha Franklin’s voice ring now throughout the heavens. She truly was the Queen of Soul. Rest In Peace, o great one.
- George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 16, 2018
RIP Aretha Franklin
- Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) August 16, 2018
What a life. What a legacy!
So much love, respect and gratitude.
R.I.P. @ArethaFranklin https://t.co/400K1U5IHI- Carole King (@Carole_King) August 16, 2018
RIP Aretha Franklin 💔💔💔😩😢
- TEYANA M.J. SHUMPERT (@TEYANATAYLOR) August 16, 2018
Hearing the news of her passing has left me in tears but I’m grateful to God that I got to share this smile with her. Thank you Aretha Franklin for leaving such an incredible legacy for generations among generations to stand on. May you Rest In Peace. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/S9c9po1z3j
- Danielle Brooks (@thedanieb) August 16, 2018
Rest In Peace to one of the greats, Aretha Franklin. For all you’ve done, a grateful world thanks you.
- Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) August 16, 2018
Mourning the loss today of @ArethaFranklin who shared her spirit and talent with the world. She deserves not only our RESPECT but also our lasting gratitude for opening our eyes, ears and hearts. Rest in eternal peace, my friend.
- Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 16, 2018
There will never be another Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin is the embodiment of a soul blessed with a special gift. Grateful we have decades of recordings that will live on. Long Live The Queen. #RIPAretha
- Andy Cohen (@Andy) August 16, 2018
RIP Aretha Franklin what a voice x
- Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) August 16, 2018
Salute to the Queen. The greatest vocalist I've ever known. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #Aretha
- John Legend (@johnlegend) August 16, 2018
Deeply sad this morning. Aretha Franklin has left us and her blessed family. She Lifted up the best angels of our nature. May her legacy of truth, love, hope, and joy live on in all of us.
- Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) August 16, 2018
#ArethaFranklin 😢 THE voice of generations. RIP.
- ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) August 16, 2018
Aretha had reportedly suffered from bad health for years, and she had been placed in Hospice care the week before her death in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan.
She was a legend in the music industry, having released 51 albums(!), the most recent of which came out just last year. She performed at the presidential inaugurations for Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and at Barack Obama. She won 18 Grammy Awards during her career and also made a name for herself as the head diva in charge when she sent A FAX to the Associated Press to let everyone know that she is not Whitney Houston's godmother despite what singer Dionne Warwick said.
Franklin is survived by her sons Clarence A. Franklin, Edward Franklin, Ted White Jr., and Kecalf Cunningham, her sister Carl Ellan Kelley, and her brother Vaughn Franklin.
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