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Aretha Franklin
Franklin in 1967.
BornAretha Louise Franklin
25 Mairch 1942(1942-03-25)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Dee'dAugust 16, 2018 (aged 76)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Thrift
  • Sangster
  • Sangwriter
  • Muisicker
Years active1956–2018
Hame tounDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
ReleegionBaptist
Hauf-marrae(s)Ted White (m. 1961; div. 1969)
Glynn Turman (m. 1978; div. 1984)
Bairns4
Pawrents
KinErma Franklin (sister)
Carolyn Franklin (sister)
AwairdsAretha awairds
Muisical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals, Piano
Labels
Associate acts
Wabsteidwww.arethafranklin.net

Aretha Louise Franklin (born Mairch 25, 1942; deed August 16, 2018) wis an American sangster an muisicker, widely referred tae as the "Queen o Soul".