Obituaries Related to "Franklin" from New York Times Archive
Harriet Glickman, Who Pushed ‘Peanuts’ to Add a Black Character, Dies at 93
In 1968, at her urging, Charles M. Schulz added Franklin Armstrong to his enormously popular comic strip as a way to promote racial equality.
What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Now Apocalypse’ and an Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert
A new Starz series follows a group of Los Angeles millennials. And Janelle Monáe, SZA and Yolanda Adams are among the performers at a Aretha Franklin tribute show on CBS.
Memorable Moments From Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
Jennifer Hudson sang a stirring “Amazing Grace,” Bill Clinton called himself a “groupie” and Stevie Wonder gave a speech about love.
Aretha Franklin Celebrated in Stirring Tribute
Former President Bill Clinton and the Rev. Al Sharpton were among the many notable figures who honored the “Queen of Soul” at a ceremony in Detroit.
Even at Her Funeral Celebrations, Aretha Franklin Was the Height of Glamour
Inside the posthumous styling of the Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin’s Funeral: Stars, Dignitaries and Fans Honor the Queen of Soul
Thousands packed a Detroit church to pay respects to a musical giant whose legacy was evident in several hours of tributes in song.
Bill Clinton and Stevie Wonder to Appear at Aretha Franklin’s Funeral
Jennifer Hudson, Faith Hill, Smokey Robinson, the governor of Michigan, mayor of Detroit and the Rev. Jesse Jackson are among those who will also pay tribute.
Aretha Franklin Died Without a Will, and Estate Issues Loom
The musician had songwriting credits on some of her hits, and distributing the music rights to those songs will be among the issues ahead.
Aretha Franklin, Indomitable ‘Queen of Soul,’ Dies at 76
With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable.
‘Seriously Ill’ Aretha Franklin Visited by Luminaries, While Others Pay Tribute
The Queen of Soul, 76, is receiving hospice care for an unspecified illness at her Detroit home.
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