Aretha Franklin was one of the great musical figures of the 20th century.
The soul singer, who has died at the age of 76, was famous for hits including Respect, Natural Woman and I Say A Little Prayer.
Here is a look at her life in pictures –
After winning a Grammy award for best rhythm and blues performance for Bridge Over Troubled Water in 1972.
(Dave Pickoff/AP)
(File/AP)
(File/AP)
(File/AP)
(Doug Pizac/AP)
(Rob Kozloff/AP)
(Mario Suriani/AP)
(Amy Sancetta/AP)
(Doug Mills/AP)
Al Goldis/AP)
(Lawrence Jackson/AP)
Gene J. Puskar/AP)
(Ian West/PA)
Elise Amendola/AP)
(Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)
(Charles Dharapak/AP)
Jose Luis Magana/AP)
(Steven Senne/AP)
(Elizabeth Conley/The Detroit News/AP)
(Matt Slocum/AP)
Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
