Ahead, we look back at some of her most captivating performance and behind-the-scenes photos.

Pictured: Franklin in New York’s Central Park in 1968.

Aretha Franklin

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Queen Of Soul Portrait

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Aretha Franklin THE QUEEN OF SOUL

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Aretha Franklin

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BET Honors 2012 - Pre-Honors Dinner

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“Halo” photo session by Art Kane,

Art Kane

Portrait Of Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin Portrait Session

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Queen Of Soul Holding Her “Soul ‘69” Album

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Aretha Franklin Atlantic Sessions

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VH1 Divas Live

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Aretha Franklin

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(c) 1968 Paul McCartney. Photographer: Linda McCartney