Scott Olson, Getty ImagesFans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on Aug. 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple.
Paul Sancya, Pool, AFP/Getty ImagesThe viewing of Aretha Franklin's casket is seen at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Aug. 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Aretha Franklin passed away from advanced pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018 at age 76.
Paul Sancya, Pool, AFP/Getty ImagesThe viewing of Aretha Franklin's casket is seen at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on Aug. 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Aretha Franklin passed away from advanced pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018 at age 76.
Paul Sancya, The Associated PressPlease walk into the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76.
Jeff Kowalsky, AFP/Getty ImagesA woman stands during a tribute service for Aretha Franklin at the New Bethel Baptist Church on Aug. 27, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Aretha got her start singing at this church as her father, C.L. Franking was the pastor at this church for over 30 years.
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesFans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on Aug. 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple.
Paul Sancya, The Associated PressMemorial items hang on New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Aretha Franklin's funeral will be held at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76.
Jeff Kowalsky, AFP/Getty ImagesA woman writes messages outside the Aretha Franklin tribute service at the New Bethel Baptist Church on Aug. 27, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. - Aretha got her start singing at this church as her father, C.L. Franking was the pastor at this church for over 30 years.
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Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on Aug. 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin's funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple.
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Fans of Aretha Franklin attend a viewing for the soul music legend at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on August 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin will lie in repose at the museum today and tomorrow for the public to pay their respects. Franklin’s funeral will be held Friday at Greater Grace Temple.
