Metro Detroit, Michigan leaders react to death of Aretha Franklin

Leaders throughout Metro Detroit and the state of Michigan are reacting to the news that the "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin, died Thursday at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer…

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence: "Today, the Queen of Soul has left this world; but her life and legacy has left us all with something we can truly feel. Aretha Franklin was soul personified and she gave us the gift of her voice, her truth and her unapologetic passion to demand compassion, love and R-E-S-P-E-C-T for women everywhere. An iconic entertainer, powerful civil rights leader and a beautiful spirit who I am privileged to call friend. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten."