Atlanta celebrities, leaders sing Aretha Franklin's praises

We have lost one of the great artists of our time. Aretha Franklin was one of God’s precious gifts to the world—one of God’s shining jewels. She is deeply loved by millions of people as the Queen of Soul. Her voice is still a guiding light to vocalists today.

— John Lewis (@repjohnlewis) August 16, 2018

No more fear of flying my friend. You’ve got angel wings now. Thank you for your life and the legacy of music that you’ve left for us all. It will live on forever. 1942-2018 pic.twitter.com/CiIlbUvG6D

— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) August 16, 2018

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— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) August 16, 2018

All my love to the Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin paved the way for so many of us in music. Her voice & legacy will never be forgotten. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/HbLnVTVaTu

— Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) August 16, 2018

Elton John remembers Aretha Franklin: "The whole world will miss her but will always rejoice in her remarkable legacy. The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen." https://t.co/H9zjSLjzUV pic.twitter.com/UMQEtxwpRa

— ABC News (@ABC) August 16, 2018

Just as they welcomed #ArethaFranklin to their hearts during their lifetime, both my father and mother have welcomed the #QueenOfSoul to their heavenly home. #RIPQueen pic.twitter.com/sYNZGYvcpR

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) August 16, 2018

You could call her the “Queen of Soul” “re re” or “Aretha.”
I call her the voice of my lifetime.
Aretha Franklin has passed away at the age of 76.
I never met her but I felt like she was family. I bet you did too. My favorite song was “A Natural Woman.” What’s yours? pic.twitter.com/UJ59sQBipq

— Fred Blankenship (@FBlankenshipWSB) August 16, 2018

Aretha Franklin was undoubtedly the Queen of Soul and the voice of a generation. So many memories will be forever tied to her music. We pause to honor her today as our thoughts & prayers are with her family & loved ones. #QueenOfSoul #TheQueen pic.twitter.com/M38OItYXVe

— Kasim Reed (@KasimReed) August 16, 2018

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Atlanta City Council

Atlanta City Council Member Michael Julian Bond Issues Statement on Passing of Aretha Franklin pic.twitter.com/kHMyisj1ec

— Michael Julian Bond (@Michael_J_Bond) August 16, 2018