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Jennifer Hudson shoulders Aretha Franklin's demons in biopic 'Respect'
The late 'Queen of Soul' shared not just a phenomenal vocal ability with the 'Dreamgirls' star, but also a deep vein of personal tragedy.
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Aretha Franklin's estate funding pancreatic cancer research
The late soul legend died in August 2018 at the age of 76 after a battle with a neuroendocrine tumour (NET) on the pancreas, which occurs in only 7% of pancreatic cancer cases.
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Aretha Franklin's wills found, sons object
The Queen of Soul's family thought she hadn't left any documents declaring her last wishes and but lawyers have now revealed they uncovered three handwritten notes in her Detroit home.
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Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin honoured at Grammys
Ross serenaded the crowd with a performance that included her classic songs, “The Best Years of My Life” and “Reach Out And Touch.”
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Police probe alleged theft of some assets from Aretha Franklin’s estate
The revelation about the alleged theft came about because the estate is currently locked in a battle with Queen of Soul’s 61-year-old son Edward.
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SA-born director Liesl Tommy to helm Aretha Franklin biopic
The film will centre on Franklin, who died in August last year at the age of 76, and her life from child prodigy to international superstar.
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Gone but not forgotten: Famous figures we lost in 2018
From soul diva Aretha Franklin to astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and former UN chief Kofi Annan, some of the notable figures who passed away in 2018.
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Celine Dion, John Legend to perform at Aretha Franklin tribute concert
Alicia Keys, Yolanda Adams, Patti Labelle, and Janelle Monae will also do songs from the repertoire of the Queen of Soul at the concert on 13 January in Los Angeles.
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Rest In Peace: Notable deaths in 2018
From soul diva Aretha Franklin to astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and former UN chief Kofi Annan, here are some of the notable figures who passed away in 2018:
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Aretha Franklin's mansion sold for $300k
The mansion has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, leaded glass windows and a three-car garage.
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Aretha Franklin's home up for sale for $800,000
The Queen of Soul lived in the 4,148-square foot brick mansion from the late 1990s until she moved to a downtown Detroit condominium building during the last year of her life, according to US media reports.
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Aretha Franklin’s estate sued by her lawyer
Gregory Reed claims he had trouble collecting what was owed to him by the Queen of Soul - who died in August aged 76 - while she was still alive.
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Burt Reynolds, Aretha Franklin honoured with Emmy’s In Memoriam
The Television Academy paid tribute to a host of actors, writers, directors, producers and other entertainment professionals who passed away over the last 12 months.
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Aretha Franklin's eulogy was 'offensive and distasteful,' family says
Rev. Jasper Williams Jr., the pastor at Salem Baptist Church in Atlanta, spent his time at the podium raising social issues he said were critical to the black community.
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Gladys Knight clarifies pancreatic cancer confusion
The 74-year-old singer caused confusion at Aretha Franklin's funeral on Friday when she told reporters that she and Franklin discussed having the same disease but she has since clarified her comments.
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Taking it to church: Tweeps react to epic programme at Aretha Franklin's funeral
The service fit for a queen has people watching from around the world humming and amen-ing to songs and speeches delivered by a host of special guests.
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Detroit hosts star-studded funeral for Aretha Franklin
The service, a celebration of the life and legacy of one of the US music icon, is expected to last six hours at the Greater Grace Temple in her Michigan hometown.
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[WATCH LIVE] Aretha 'Queen of Soul' Franklin's funeral service
Watch the funeral service of Aretha Franklin, live from Detroit, Michigan.
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Jennifer Hudson to perform ‘Amazing Grace’ at Aretha Franklin’s funeral
The late Queen of Soul passed away earlier in August aged 76 from pancreatic cancer.
