Aretha Franklin Dies At 76

Bella Breakdown It was reported on Thursday morning, August 16th that Aretha Franklin passed away at her home in Detroit. Aretha was admitted to the hospital on Sunday evening of August 12th, and was reportedly gravely ill. It seemed to be only a matter of time until we lost the “Queen of Soul”. Aretha led a revolutionary career. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee and grew up singing gospel at her church. It was clear from a very young age that Aretha and her voice would be taking the world by storm. Aretha signed with Columbia records when she...

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