Aretha Franklin

The Evansville Philharmonic's final concert of the season is a tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin - Saturday night at the Victory Theatre.

Even her ex, Big Sean, stood up for a round of applause.

The Queen of Soul will lay to rest on Friday.

Singer performed "Respect" and welcomed a guest to his Madison Square Garden show last night.

After delivering a controversially-received tribute to Aretha Franklin at the 2018 MTV VMAs, Madonna clarified the moment in an Instagram post.

Stars from all corners of the industry descended upon social media to mourn the loss of an icon.

What we all feared would happen has happened...the 76-year-old Queen of Soul has passed away.

Franklin is reportedly in hospice care after a battle with cancer.

The 76-year-old 'Queen of Soul' is reported to be gravely ill and surrounded by her family after being taken to the hospital over the weekend.