According to her publicist who is quoted in agency reports, she passed away in her Detroit home, her niece Sabrina Owens also confirmed to The Detroit Free Press.

She was 76 years old. However, Some celebrities reacted to the death of Aretha Franklin.

 

Here's what stars are saying about the late legend.

John Legend gave a "Salute to the Queen." He praised her as "The greatest vocalist I've ever known."

There will never be another Queen of Soul. Andy Cohen wrote "Aretha Franklin is the embodiment of a soul blessed with a special gift. Grateful we have decades of recordings that will live on. Long Live The Queen. #RIPAretha—"

Sharing a photo with Franklin from 2012, Barbra Streisand wrote, "It’s difficult to conceive of a world without her.

 

 

Not only was she a uniquely brilliant singer, but her commitment to civil rights made an indelible impact on the world."

May her soul rest in peace.