Aretha Franklin Open Casket Photo Revealed

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin Open Casket Photo Revealed

Mourning for Aretha Franklin continues. Photos of the legendary singer laying in her casket have began to go viral.

A legacy of life, love & respect. We love you Queen. Rest In Peace ?? #ArethaFranklin. Link in bio [?:GETTY Images]

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In the photo Franklin lays in a gold casket, dressed a red lace dress, and red high heels.

Aerial view shows line stretching around the block with fans and mourners waiting to pay their final respects to legendary singer Aretha Franklin, as her body lies in state at the Charles Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit. #arethafranklin #detroit #legend

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Today and Wednesday, her body will lie in repose at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.

As previously reported, she died earlier this month at the age of 76 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

A private funeral is set for August 31 at 10 a.m. at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit.

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