Aretha Franklin

• 3 handwritten wills found in the home of Aretha Franklin

  Franklin was 76 when she died last August of pancreatic cancer. Lawyers and family members said at the time that she had no will, but three handwritten versions were discovered earlier this month.

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  May 20, 2019
  
• Aretha Franklin honoured with posthumous Pulitzer Prize

  The late 'Queen of Soul' was recognized for her "indelible contribution to American music and culture."

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  Apr 16, 2019
  
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• Aretha Franklin alleged she was cheated out of $178K just before her death: authorities

  Franklin filed a complaint with Bloomfield Township police in June about a missing cheque. She died weeks later of pancreatic cancer at age 76.

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  Mar 1, 2019
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• Aretha Franklin honoured with star-studded tribute concert

  Celine Dion, Alicia Keys and Alessia Cara were among many who paid touching tributes to the late legend.

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  Jan 15, 2019
• Aretha Franklin’s attorney says $3 million in back taxes paid to IRS since her death

  He also said Franklin's estate is being audited by the IRS and the estate disputes what the IRS claims "was income."

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  Dec 27, 2018
• Aretha Franklin funeral: pastor offends family after he didn’t ‘properly eulogize her’

  "He spoke for 50 minutes and at no time did he properly eulogize her," said a statement from the singer's family.

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  Sep 3, 2018
• Bishop apologizes to Ariana Grande for near-breast touch

  Images show Bishop Charles H. Ellis III’s hand holding Grande well above her waist, with his fingers pressing against one side of her chest.

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  Sep 1, 2018
• Aretha Franklin and John McCain: Two farewells reflect two distinct Americas

  Two farewells, both reflecting distinct but uniquely American cultures.

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  Aug 31, 2018
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• Reverend accused of bigotry, misogyny after fiery eulogy for Aretha Franklin

  At one point, Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. asked: “Where is your soul, black man? As I look in your house, there are no fathers in the home no more.”

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  Aug 31, 2018
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• Aretha Franklin’s funeral: Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson among celebrities to pay tribute

  Aretha Franklin's funeral will feature performances by those influenced by her singular, soaring voice, including singers Chaka Khan and Ariana Grande.

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  Aug 31, 2018