Aretha Franklin has been posthumously awarded the Pulitzer Prize’s Special Citation, the prestigious journalism and arts organization announced Monday. The late singer was recognized “for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades,” the Pulitzer Prize board added of the honour. Congratulations to @ArethaFranklin and her family and friends. #Pulitzer #QueenOfSoul #Respect pic.twitter.com/SRdwncE5UI — The...
American singer, songwriter, and music legend Aretha Franklin passed away yesterday, August 16th, at the age of 76. The legendary soul singer died in her Detroit home under hospice care and surrounded by family. In loving memory of the Queen, here is her biography. Early Life and Career Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis,...