Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76
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Chicago mourns the death of the iconic “Queen of Soul.”
Chicago mourns the death of the iconic “Queen of Soul.” We speak with two of her friends about her life and legacy.
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Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76
Clip: 8/16/2018 | 11m 2sVideo has Closed Captions
Chicago mourns the death of the iconic “Queen of Soul.” We speak with two of her friends about her life and legacy.
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