Veröld/Fólk | mbl | 16.8.2018 | 16:42

Syrgja Arethu Franklin

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Tónlistarkonan og sálardrottningin Aretha Franklin lést í dag 76 ára að aldri. Franklin var gríðarlega vinæl tónlistarkona og söng meðal annars við innsetningarathöfn hjá þremur forsetum Bandaríkjanna, þeim Barack Obama, Bill Clinton og Jimmy Carter.

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Aretha Franklin látin

Bill og Hillary Clinton syrgja Arethu Franklin, en hún söng við innsetningarathöfn Bill Clinton. AFP

George W. Bush veitti Franklin frelsisorðu forsetans árið 2005. AFP

Franklin hafði verið veik síðustu mánuði og þurfti að aflýsa öllum sínum tónleikum á árinu. Hún kom síðast fram með Elton John 2. nóvember 2017 í New York. Tónlistarfólk og stjórnmálafólk hefur minnst hennar á samfélagsmiðlum í dag.

The loss of Aretha Franklin is a blow for everybody who loves real music: Music from the heart, the soul and the Church. Her voice was unique, her piano playing underrated – she was one of my favourite pianists. I was fortunate enough to spend time with her and witness her last performance – a benefit for the Elton John AIDS Foundation at St John The Divine Cathedral. She was obviously unwell, and I wasn’t sure she could perform. But Aretha did and she raised the roof. She sang and played magnificently, and we all wept. We were witnessing the greatest soul artist of all time. I adored her and worshipped her talent. God bless her. My condolences to all her family and friends. We shared the same birthday – and that meant so much to me. The whole world will miss her but will always rejoice in her remarkable legacy. The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen. @arethasings #RIP #ArethaFranklin #QueenOfSoul @ejaf

A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) on Aug 16, 2018 at 7:08am PDT

Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul pic.twitter.com/jW4Gpwfdts
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 16, 2018

Mourning the loss today of @ArethaFranklin who shared her spirit and talent with the world. She deserves not only our RESPECT but also our lasting gratitude for opening our eyes, ears and hearts. Rest in eternal peace, my friend.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 16, 2018