Aretha Franklin — who has passed away aged 76 from pancreatic cancer — has been lauded as one of the world’s greatest ever vocalists.
Tributes flowed for Aretha following news of her death.
Paul McCartney said:
“Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul”
Diana Ross:
“I’m sitting in prayer for the wonderful golden spirit Aretha Franklin.”
Carole King:
“What a life. What a legacy! So much love, respect and gratitude. R.I.P. @ArethaFranklin”
Ringo Starr:
“God bless Aretha Franklin the queen of soul and peace and love to her family”
Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul pic.twitter.com/jW4Gpwfdts
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 16, 2018
I’m sitting in prayer for the wonderful golden spirit Aretha Franklin.
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) August 16, 2018
What a life. What a legacy!
— Carole King (@Carole_King) August 16, 2018
So much love, respect and gratitude.
R.I.P. @ArethaFranklin https://t.co/400K1U5IHI
God bless Aretha Franklin the queen of soul and peace and love to her family
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 16, 2018
