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Aretha Franklin's family says 'We have felt your love'

16 of August 2018

FILE - In this June 4, 2005 file photo, Aretha Franklin performs at the McDonald's Gospelfest 2005 in New York. The event celebrates gospel music and features a talent competition for choirs, steppers, praise dancers and soloists. Franklin died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at her home in Detroit. She was 76. (AP Photo/Diane Bondareff, File),FILE - In this June 4, 2005 file photo, Aretha Franklin performs at the McDonald's Gospelfest 2005 in New York. The event celebrates gospel music and features a talent competition for choirs, steppers, praise dancers and soloists. Franklin died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at her home in Detroit. She was 76. (AP Photo/Diane Bondareff, File)

DETROIT (AP) — Family statement on the death of Aretha Franklin:

“In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart. We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family. The love she had for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins knew no bounds.”

“We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world. Thank you for your compassion and prayers. We have felt your love for Aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”

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