As many mourn the passing of Aretha Franklin, a revered music icon, tributes have been pouring in from celebrities, politicians and entertainers.
The queen of soul music died on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at her home in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 76.
“Aretha helped define the American experience,” former US president Barack Obama said.
“In her voice, we could feel our history, all of it and in every shade—our power and our pain, our darkness and our light, our quest for redemption and our hard-won respect.
“May the Queen of Soul rest in eternal peace.”
Donald Trump, US president, described the ‘I Say A Little Prayer’ singer as “a wonderful gift from God”.
Here are some Twitter reactions.
Aretha helped define the American experience. In her voice, we could feel our history, all of it and in every shade—our power and our pain, our darkness and our light, our quest for redemption and our hard-won respect. May the Queen of Soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/bfASqKlLc5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 16, 2018
We’ll miss you Queen. #ArethaQueenForever pic.twitter.com/hus3lw5pwG
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) August 16, 2018
Rest in pease to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. 😢. Many of us sing, because of her…
— Anthony Hamilton Official (@HamiltonAnthony) August 16, 2018
Salute to the Queen. The greatest vocalist I've ever known. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #Aretha
— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 16, 2018
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The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is dead. She was a great woman, with a wonderful gift from God, her voice. She will be missed!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 16, 2018
Losing Aretha Franklin is like losing a piece of living history. pic.twitter.com/1F6H4PYEJm
— Ted Corcoran (RedTRaccoon) (@RedTRaccoon) August 16, 2018
Aretha Franklin was the baddest female vocalist of all time. The pinnacle of emotional expression through voice. It was in her soul & blood. She was raised in the church & you could feel it in each note. She filled hearts & souls with her divine voice. God Bless her & may she RIP pic.twitter.com/Ge3EuyUyXo
— Zac Brown Band (@zacbrownband) August 16, 2018
"I will always be singing somewhere."
– Aretha Franklin pic.twitter.com/vmeaie6l6Q— Justice Will Be Done (@GregProops) August 16, 2018
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
Aretha Franklin was one of a kind and I honor you Ms. Franklin for everything you contributed while here on Earth. Rest In Peace ❤️
— Shangela (@itsSHANGELA) August 16, 2018
There will never be another Aretha Franklin. We love you, Queen. 🙏🏻 RIP
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) August 16, 2018
My heart is so heavy from the sad news of Aretha Franklin’s passing today. I’m so thankful for the gifts she gave us. The absolute queen of soul influenced most female singers of our generation. She will live on in all of us forever 👑
— Leona Lewis (@leonalewis) August 16, 2018
The Queen of Soul 🕊️ Rest In Peace, Aretha Franklin pic.twitter.com/YhAPRwXNP6
— Marc Jacobs (@marcjacobs) August 16, 2018
