The scene reacts to Aretha Franklin's death
The beloved soul singer Aretha Franklin died Thursday morning surrounded by family and friends in her Detroit home at the age of 76, her family confirmed in a statement to CNN. The official cause of death was advanced pancreatic cancer.
Musicians have taken to social media to pay tribute to the music icon, often referred to as the Queen of Soul.
Josh Franceschi, YOU ME AT SIX
RIP one of the greatest. Thank you Aretha Franklin, the Queen of soul. X
— Josh Franceschi (@joshmeatsix) August 16, 2018
Collin Walsh, GREYSCALE
Rest in peace Aretha Franklin ? #queenofsoul
— Collin Walsh (@CPatrickWalsh) August 16, 2018
AXL ROSE
RESPECT 2 the Queen!!!?
— Axl Rose (@axlrose) August 16, 2018
ADORE DELANO
— Adore Delano (@AdoreDelano) August 16, 2018
Ben Bruce, ASKING ALEXANDRIA
Aretha Franklin has died. There will never be another voice quite like hers ? She was a hugely inspirational singer and songwriter to me. I’m gutted.
— Ben Bruce (@benjaminbruce) August 16, 2018
TEGAN AND SARA
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/JsogUu6C0B pic.twitter.com/iessn9wIK2
— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) August 16, 2018
SLASH
Undoubtedly one of the greatest of ALL time, RIP #ArethaFranklin https://t.co/Pq9Yd9sBuZ
— Slash (@Slash) August 16, 2018
PAPA ROACH
RIP Aretha
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) August 16, 2018
Geoff Rickly, THURSDAY
Thank you for sharing your voice with us, Aretha. ❤️❤️
— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) August 16, 2018
KEVIN LYMAN
Only got to hear @ArethaFranklin live a few times, but those moments will always be special. #RIPAretha
— KevinLyman (@KevinLyman) August 16, 2018
PALISADES
It’s heartbreaking to lose someone in music that paved the way for so many. R.I.P Queen of Soul. You are incredibly loved and missed. pic.twitter.com/CovoFEsolk
— PΛLISΛD≡S (@WeArePalisades) August 16, 2018
Michael Paget, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE
Bless you sweetheart. Bluesqueen x https://t.co/WfHow1zEmC
— padgeBFMV???? (@MichaelPaget) August 16, 2018
RIOT FEST
RIP ARETHA pic.twitter.com/mlqTSCnbsc
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) August 16, 2018
Colin Frangicetto, CIRCA SURVIVE
RIP Aretha ❤️ thank you ❤️
— Colin Frangicetto (@colincirca) August 16, 2018