Aretha Franklin: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Aretha Louise Franklin • Queen of Soul
Born	March 25, 1942 • Memphis • Tennessee
Died	August 16, 2018 (aged 76) • Detroit • Michigan
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2005) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005) • Grammy Award (2003) • National Medal of Arts (1999) • Kennedy Center Honors (1994) • Grammy Award (1988) • Grammy Award (1987) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1987) • Grammy Award (1985) • Grammy Award (1981) • Grammy Award (1974) • Grammy Award (1973) • Grammy Award (1972) • Grammy Award (1971) • Grammy Award (1970) • Grammy Award (1969) • Grammy Award (1968) • Grammy Award (1967)