Aretha Franklin’s Funeral to Be Live-Streamed, Broadcast on TV
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Aretha Franklin’s funeral may be invite-only, but all are free to look on at the event via live-stream and broadcast TV.
The music legend passed away earlier this month from pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type, according to her oncologist Dr. Philip Phillips. She was 76. Franklin is remembered as the Queen of Soul, an icon for feminism and a leader in the civil rights movement.
The private funeral for Franklin’s friends and family will be held on Aug. 31 at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit, Mich. It will begin at 10 a.m. local time.
Although the ceremony is not open to the public, the world will be able to honor Franklin, too. Friday’s service will be made available for viewing live online and on television, according to the Detroit Free Press.