REACTION TO THE DEATH OF SOUL ICON ARETHA FRANKLIN:
- "What a life. What a legacy! So much love, respect and gratitude. R.I.P." - Carole King, via Twitter.
- "Her voice; her presence; her style
No one did it better
Truly the Queen of Soul
I will miss you!"
- Lionel Richie, in a statement.
- "Her voice was unique, her piano playing underrated - she was one of my favourite pianists." - Elton John, via Instagram.
- "She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever." - Paul McCartney, via Twitter.
- "I'm sitting in prayer for the wonderful golden spirit Aretha Franklin." - Diana Ross, via Twitter.
- "One of greatest singers of all time. You will be missed by all." - Hugh Jackman, via Twitter.
- "She was a great woman, with a wonderful gift from God, her voice. She will be missed!" - US President Donald Trump, via Twitter.
- "Our hearts go out to her family and her countless fans." - Bill Clinton, in a statement.
- "Absolutely heartbroken she's gone, what a woman. Thank you for everything, the melodies and the movements" - Adele, via Instagram.
- "Her loss is deeply profound and my heart is full of sadness." - Clive Davis, in a statement.
Australian Associated Press
