Aretha Franklin, 76, 1942-2018

There is not a soul alive that doesn’t know about the legacy of Aretha Franklin. A singer with incredible musical talents and more than 100 singles on the billboard list, it is safe to say she was an icon! The highlight of her career was helping countless aspiring artists find their voices, which is she was lovingly called “Queen of Soul.”

When Franklin left the world at the age of 76 due to complications from pancreatic cancer, fans from across the globe came together to mourn. The outpouring of love was unprecedented, but for a revered star like her, it is what she deserved!