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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has died: AP, citing publicist This story is developing. Please check back for updates.

Aretha Franklin, the iconic singer who changed the face of rock and roll, soul and R&B, died Thursday at her home in Detroit, her publicist said. She was 76. Ms. Franklin had been battling cancer for the past several years. Her health issues forced her to cancel concert engagements periodically, including one in New Jersey in March, followed by her April date at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. In 2017, she formally announced her retirement, with the caveat that select concert dates were possible. Though Ms. Franklin made her home in Detroit, she was extremely fond of Chicago...

Aretha Franklin, known for having one of the greatest voices in music history, and for hits like "Respect," and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" ... died Thursday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Aretha passed away in her Detroit home where she was under hospice care. She'd been in failing health for many months and she was down to 86 pounds. One source told us he was informed more than a week ago that Aretha could go at any time. She was surrounded by friends and family when she passed. She had appeared incredibly frail in...