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Celebrities, politicians, artists pay tribute to Aretha Franklin on social media

Byby Amanda del Castillo KGO logo
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Celebrities, politicians, artists pay tribute to Aretha Franklin

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Politicians, celebrities and artists are posting to social media about the "Queen of Soul's" passing.

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Here are some of the tributes to Aretha Franklin, who died at age 76.

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