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Watch Aretha Franklin Slay Her Final Public Performance

17 Août, 2018, 17:06 | Auteur: Christine Menetries
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Earlier this week CNN‚ reported that Aretha was in hospice care at her home‚ where she was being looked after by health professionals‚ friends and family.

The 76-year old singer died at her home in Detroit on Thursday after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

"She (Franklin) was also one of the central artists who took a stand against apartheid and rallied for the release of political prisoners in South Africa".

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Most people have been expressing their sadness that Franklin is gone, and their gratefulness for her music - but Donald Trump's remarks on her death have been causing quite a stir.

We will honor the legend on 100.3 WRNB by bringing you her best videos, moments, songs, and moments on-air and online. It inspired and gave confidence to many‚ particularly women.

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