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ARETHA FRANKLIN, QUEEN OF SOUL, DIES AT AGE 76

DETROIT - Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul who sold tens of millions of R&B and pop albums with iconic hits like "Respect" and "Chain of Fools," has died. She was 76.

Franklin died in her hometown Detroit after struggling with health problems in recent years and falling seriously ill within the past week.

Franklin was perhaps best known for "Respect" - the Otis Redding cover that her powerful voice transformed into a bold anthem and demand for dignity adopted by the feminist movement in the 1970s.

Franklin, who had battled undisclosed health issues in recent years, canceled planned concerts earlier this year after she was ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest up.

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