 And we want to honor one of the greatest performers in the history of entertainment, Aretha Franklin. The legendary queen of soul died of pancreatic cancer this morning at her home in Detroit. She was 76 years old. An 18-time Grammy Award winner who was a superstar by her mid-20s, Franklin was called one of America's greatest treasures in a statement released by Bill and Hillary Clinton upon her passing. In 2005, she was awarded the highest civilian honor in the United States, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and sports fans experienced her brilliance through performances at some of the biggest events around, including her national anthem prior to game three of the 2011 ALCS. Without question, her music and her voice will live forever. Again, Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul, was 76.