Aretha Franklin has died, her publicist told the Associated Press. She was 76. Wochit
It's a day of mourning as Aretha Franklin has died at 76, surrounded by family.
The Queen of Soul's legacy in music is undeniable, but the Detroiter had a long history with sports, especially in Michigan.
Franklin's indelible voice was heard before some of the biggest events of all time, most notably the 2008 presidential inauguration. But an international crowd huddled around TVs on Nov. 24, 2016, when she sang the national anthem before the Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings Thanksgiving game at Ford Field.