Aretha Franklin Funeral

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September 4, 2018 6:21PM EDT

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Bishop Charles Ellis (R) talks with US recording artist Ariana Grande (L) during the funeral service for US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018 (issued 01 September 2018). Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Former President Bill Clinton poses for a photo with Ariana Grande, center, and Pete Davidson, right, during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Cicely Tyson speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Jennifer Hudson performs during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Ariana Grande performs during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Ariana Grande performs during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Faith Hill performs during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Faith Hill performs during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Chaka Khan performs during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Tyler Perry speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Former President Bill Clinton smiles as he plays a recording of Aretha Franklin on his phone during the funeral service for Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Hillary Clinton laughs as former President Bill Clinton speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Mildred Gaddis speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Isaiah Thomas speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Tyler Perry speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Flowers sit atop the casket during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — The Reverend Al Sharpton talks with Hillary Clinton before the start of funeral services for US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — The casket containing the body of US singer Aretha Franklin arrives for her funeral service at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Former President Bill Clinton talks with former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, right, at the start of the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan sits before the start of funeral services for US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — The Reverend Al Sharpton (L) the Reverend Jesse Jackson (C) and former US President Bill Clinton (R) stand together before the start of funeral services for US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — The Reverend Al Sharpton speaks during the funeral service for US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Grandchildren of Aretha Franklin react as they speak during the funeral service for US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Second son Edward Franklin sings during the funeral service for US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Former President Bill Clinton, right, talks with Rev. Jesse Jackson during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III, pastor of Greater Grace Temple, left, talks with Smokey Robinson during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Sabrina Owens reads the obituary during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Cristal Franklin, foregrounf left, hugs Vaughn Franklin as Victorie Franklin, left, and Jordan Franklin look on during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Bishop Marvin Sapp performs during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — The Clark sisters, Dorinda Clark Cole, left, and Karen Clark Sheard perform during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Former basketball player Isiah Thomas arrives at Greater Grace Temple for legendary singer Aretha Franklin’s funeral in Detroit, . Franklin died Aug. 16 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Religious leader Louis Farrakhan arrives at Greater Grace Temple for legendary singer Aretha Franklin’s funeral in Detroit, . Franklin died Aug. 16 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Guests arrive for the funeral of US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Guests arrive for the funeral of US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Boxer Thomas Hearns (C) arrives for the funeral of US singer Aretha Franklin at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 31 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for recording hits such as RESPECT, Chain of Fools and many others, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August.
Funeral service for Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 31 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Aretha Franklin lies in her casket at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation in Detroit, . Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 28 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Late US singer and actress Aretha Franklin lies for a public viewing at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 28 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for many recording hits, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August. She was 76.
Tribute to Aretha Franklin
in Detroit, USA – 28 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Late US singer and actress Aretha Franklin (C) lies for a public viewing at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 28 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for many recording hits, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August. She was 76.
Tribute to Aretha Franklin
in Detroit, USA – 28 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Please walk into the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, . Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76
Aretha Franklin, Detroit, USA – 28 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Late US singer and actress Aretha Franklin lies for a public viewing at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 28 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for many recording hits, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August. She was 76.
Tribute to Aretha Franklin
in Detroit, USA – 28 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Late US singer and actress Aretha Franklin lies for a public viewing at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 28 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for many recording hits, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August. She was 76.
Tribute to Aretha Franklin
in Detroit, USA – 28 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Late US singer and actress Aretha Franklin lies for a public viewing at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 28 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for many recording hits, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August. She was 76.
Tribute to Aretha Franklin
in Detroit, USA – 28 Aug 2018

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Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

Aretha Franklin’s Funeral — Late US singer and actress Aretha Franklin lies for a public viewing at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 28 August 2018. Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul for many recording hits, died 16 August 2018 from pancreatic cancer and will be buried in Woodlawn Cemetery on 31 August. She was 76.
Tribute to Aretha Franklin
in Detroit, USA – 28 Aug 2018

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