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FILE -- Aretha Franklin performs at the Apollo Theater in New York on June 3, 1971. Franklin, universally acclaimed as the “Queen of Soul” and one of America’s greatest singers in any style, died on Aug. 16, 2018, at her home in Detroit, her representative, Gwendolyn Quinn, said. She was 76. (Tyrone Dukes/The New York Times)

'No one did it better': Celebrities react to Aretha Franklin's death

FILE -- Aretha Franklin performs at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Feb. 17, 2012. Franklin, universally acclaimed as the “Queen of Soul” and one of America’s greatest singers in any style, died on Aug. 16, 2018, at her home in Detroit, her representative, Gwendolyn Quinn, said. She was 76. (Richard Perry/The New York Times)

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dies at 76

Foxborough-08/07/2018 The New England Patriots held training camp at their practice fields at Gillette Stadium. Wide reciever Eric Decker takes a break during practice. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff(sports)

Eric and Jessie James Decker grabbed dinner at a local steakhouse August 15, 2018 | 2:17 PM

Elizabeth Banks at the Universal Studios lot in Universal City, California on Dec. 1, 2017.

Elizabeth Banks set to produce, star in Prince story August 15, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer at the 72nd annual Tony Awards on June 10, 2018, in New York.

Amy Schumer celebrates six months of marriage to Mass. chef husband on Instagram August 14, 2018 | 4:01 PM

A Waltham magician is blowing minds on ‘America’s Got Talent’ August 13, 2018 | 4:31 PM

Aretha Franklin performs at the International Jazz Day Concert on the South Lawn of the White House in 2016.

AP source: Aretha Franklin is seriously ill August 13, 2018 | 9:39 AM

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington spends fun-filled family day in Boston August 13, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Oscar-nominated, Cambridge-bred filmmaker shares powerful message about working while pregnant August 10, 2018 | 4:10 PM

Riz Ahmed set to star in new movie reportedly being produced in Boston August 10, 2018 | 1:35 PM

Justin Timberlake book coming in October August 10, 2018 | 12:09 PM

‘Do you know who I am?’ Bill Murray, photographer get into dispute on Martha’s Vineyard August 9, 2018 | 10:46 PM

Julia Roberts, left, and Stephan James during the TCA Summer Press Tour on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California.

Julia Roberts, reboots, and diversity are all part of new TV season August 9, 2018 | 7:30 PM

What Spike Lee said to Barack Obama on a Martha's Vineyard golf course August 9, 2018 | 4:03 PM

Demi Lovato arrives at Jingle Ball at The Forum in Inglewood, California on Dec.1, 2017.

Demi Lovato cancels tour dates to focus on recovery August 9, 2018 | 3:45 PM

Kerry Washington.

Here's why Kerry Washington is filming in Boston August 9, 2018 | 9:58 AM

Tonja Kahlens and Bill Murray on Martha's Vineyard.

Barack Obama wasn't the only celebrity visiting Martha's Vineyard August 8, 2018 | 2:59 PM

Brynn Cartelli performs at Cisco Brewery in Nantucket on Tuesday.

‘Voice’ winner Brynn Cartelli performs at Nantucket brewery alongside Drew Cole August 8, 2018 | 2:42 PM

OAK BLUFFS, MA - AUGUST 25: (AFP OUT) U.S. President Barack Obama goes to lunch at Nancy's Restaurant while vacationing on Martha's Vineyard with his family August 25, 2010 in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. The Obama's are heading into their last weekend on the island before returning to Washington on Sunday. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

Barack Obama was spotted on Martha's Vineyard, and people went wild August 7, 2018 | 12:59 PM

Is a Hawaii trip in the cards for SI swimsuit model Camille Kostek and Rob Gronkowski? August 7, 2018 | 12:00 AM

LeBron James speaks at the opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio on July 30, 2018.

LeBron James adds Showtime doc to his small-screen portfolio August 6, 2018 | 7:04 PM

Robert Redford retiring from acting, says next role with Casey Affleck will be his last August 6, 2018 | 2:19 PM

Beyonce at the 59th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 12, 2017.

Beyonce reveals she had emergency C-section August 6, 2018 | 11:40 AM

Jennifer Lopez, at Fenway, sings along to ‘Sweet Caroline’ August 6, 2018 | 8:28 AM

Lance Bass at Jingle Ball at The Forum in Inglewood, California on December 1, 2017.

Lance Bass tried to buy home featured in 'Brady Bunch' August 6, 2018 | 7:55 AM

'Facts of Life' star Charlotte Rae dies at 92 August 6, 2018 | 1:04 AM

Pop star Demi Lovato vows to keep fighting addiction August 5, 2018 | 7:23 PM

Lady Gaga collaborator known as Zombie Boy dies at 32 August 3, 2018 | 8:48 PM

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady.

Gisele Bundchen wishes Tom Brady a happy 41st birthday with adorable Instagram selfie August 3, 2018 | 9:33 AM

tom brady

Tom Brady's Instagram comments are benign and corny. (But one was NSFW.) August 3, 2018 | 9:33 AM

Aly Raisman for Aerie.

Aly Raisman: ‘Just because I pose in a bra and underwear, it does not mean I always feel confident about my body.’ August 2, 2018 | 4:07 PM

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to make film on infamous $24 million McDonald's Monopoly fraud August 2, 2018 | 3:16 PM