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THOUSANDS ARE EXPECTED to come and pay their respects to Aretha Louise Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul’, as she lays in state this week.
Source: Paul Sancya
For two days Aretha, who died almost two weeks ago, will lie in state at an African American Museum in Detroit, her home town. Her funeral is due to be held on Friday.
The iconic singer and songwriter was a larger than life character, who was as instantly recognisable figure. It was said that she had 'style to match her soul'.
She was revered for her flamboyant colours...
dramatic jewellery...
Source: Adam Scull
And of course, her luxurious furs.
Source: Sonia Moskowitz
And of course, even in death she is causing quite the style stir.
She's being laid to rest in a gold coffin and wearing a pair of Wizard of OZ-style ruby-red stiletto high heels.
Source: Paul Sancya
Fans were lining the streets of Aretha's home city to catch a glimpse of Aretha in her final finery, as well as mourn the loss of a woman who became an icon for the black and women's liberation movements.
Many in the queues were rewarded for their energy, as Aretha's niece turned up and handed out burgers, water and t-shirs to show the family's gratitude.
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Wednesday 18 December, 2024
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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin is being laid to rest in a ruby-red pair of heels
THOUSANDS ARE EXPECTED to come and pay their respects to Aretha Louise Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul’, as she lays in state this week.
For two days Aretha, who died almost two weeks ago, will lie in state at an African American Museum in Detroit, her home town. Her funeral is due to be held on Friday.
The iconic singer and songwriter was a larger than life character, who was as instantly recognisable figure. It was said that she had 'style to match her soul'.
She was revered for her flamboyant colours...
dramatic jewellery...
And of course, her luxurious furs.
And of course, even in death she is causing quite the style stir.
She's being laid to rest in a gold coffin and wearing a pair of Wizard of OZ-style ruby-red stiletto high heels.
Fans were lining the streets of Aretha's home city to catch a glimpse of Aretha in her final finery, as well as mourn the loss of a woman who became an icon for the black and women's liberation movements.
Some had been waiting for hours.
Memorial cards were being handed out outside of the Museum, the same one where Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks lay in state in 2005.
The card read:
Fans were in a joyous mood as they celebrated and honoured the life of an American legend.
Many in the queues were rewarded for their energy, as Aretha's niece turned up and handed out burgers, water and t-shirs to show the family's gratitude.
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