World pays its respects to Aretha Franklin as she dies aged 76 | ITV News

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed 'Queen of Soul', has died at age 76.
The Soul legend, who sang with matchless style on such classics as Think, I Say a Little Prayer, and Respect, died from pancreatic cancer.
A statement from her family said "we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart".
Stars from across the world of music and beyond paid tribute to the singer after the news broke, with Elton John praising "the greatest soul artist of all time", Sir Paul McCartney calling her "the Queen of our souls", US President Donald Trump lauding her "gift", and civil rights leader Revered Jesse Jackson also paying tribute.
Franklin sold more than 75 million records worldwide and won a large number of awards, including 18 Grammys, she was also the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Over a glittering career which saw her start off as a gospel singer, Franklin performed publicly for numerous world leaders including the Queen at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as at the inaugurations of US presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
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