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So sad, I read that she was awake and talking yesterday. Cruel illness that has taken many of her family members too.....RIP to a legend
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RIP Aretha, you'll be missed by many but your music will be forever in our hearts

you were a natural woman, the queen of soul R-E-S-P-E-C-T


i feel so sad right now
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Another part of our own lives lost. RIP, Legend.
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I was in tears when I heard the news earlier on. She was such a large part of my music tastes growing up and still now. Been listening to her songs for hours.
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Most of those bluesy soul singers have gone now , it's sad news .
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