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President and stars join in epic farewell to Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin honored in Detroit
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Ron Isley performs during the funeral service for Aretha Franklin at Greater Grace Temple Friday in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. - photo by Associated Press
DETROIT — Former presidents and preachers joined a parade of singers Friday in a hip-swaying, piano-pounding farewell to Aretha Franklin, remembering the Queen of Soul as a powerful force for musical and political change and a steadfast friend and family member.
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