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WATCH LIVE: Services have begun for Aretha Franklin’s funeral in Detroit

Whoopi Goldberg, former President Bill Clinton, Ariana Grande and others are in attendance at Aretha Franklin’s funeral.
A publicist for the iconic diva confirmed she has died in Detroit, MI, surrounded by loved ones.
A publicist for the iconic diva confirmed she has died in Detroit, MI, surrounded by loved ones.
Aug 31, 2018

Aretha Franklin’s fans, family and celebrity friends are gathered at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit to pay their last respects to the Queen of Soul, who died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer.

Explore»RELATED: Aretha Franklin’s funeral befitting that of royalty 

Atlanta’s Jasper Williams Jr., pastor of Salem Baptist Church, will deliver the eulogy just as his dad did for Franklin’s father, the Rev. C.L. Franklin, at his funeral in 1984.

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Guest speakers and performers will include former President Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Tyler Perry and the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

The memorial service began around 10 a.m. Friday.

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