Aretha Franklin, the long-reigning "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think" and her signature song, "Respect," died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, at age 76, said her representative, Gwendolyn Quinn.

The cause was advanced pancreatic cancer.

The Queen of Soul canceled planned concerts earlier this year after she was ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest up.

Last year, the 76-year-old icon announced her plans to retire, saying she would perform at "some select things."

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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dead at age 76

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dead at age 76

Aretha Franklin, the long-reigning "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think" and her signature song, "Respect," died Thursday at age 76, said her representative, Gwendolyn Quinn.

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