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Aretha Franklin

American singer (1942–2018)

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Aretha Franklin

Franklin in 1968

Born

Aretha Louise Franklin


(1942-03-25)March 25, 1942

Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.

DiedAugust 16, 2018(2018-08-16) (aged 76)

Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Detroit
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • pianist
  • civil rights activist
  • record producer
Years active1954–2017
Spouses

  • Ted White

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    (m. 1961; div. 1969)​

  • Glynn Turman

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    (m. 1978; div. 1984)​
Children4
Parents
Relatives
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
DiscographyAretha Franklin discography
Labels
Websitewww.arethafranklin.net

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