After Aretha Franklin’s will ruling, rewatch a touching celebration of her life from 2018 A jury this week ruled that a document found in Franklin’s couch was a valid will, a decision that came nearly 5 years after a celebration of her life that featured celebrities, dignitaries. No description found
With news this week that a jury decided a document found in Aretha Franklin’s couch was a valid will , it brought back to mind the unforgettable tribute paid to the “Queen of Soul” at her funeral nearly five years ago.
This happened in 2018 and is part of a series where we are looking back at most watched viral videos .
A sea of pink Cadillacs, a stirring rendition of “Amazing Grace” by Jennifer Hudson, and a packed church filled with celebrities and dignitaries were just a few highlights of the celebration of Franklin’s life, which led to viral videos with millions of views that can be seen below.
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On Aug. 31, 2018, thousands packed the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit to honor Franklin , who passed away on Aug. 16, 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Watch the videos above to reflect back on when the world said goodbye to such an entertainment icon.
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