Aretha Franklin's Fans Crown Queen Of Soul's Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

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A star fit for a queen. Aretha Franklin's star on the Hollywood Walk of fame was adorned with flowers and a crown on Thursday (August 16), following the news of her death.  

Fans flocked to Hollywood Boulevard to pay their respects to the "Natural Woman" singer. One unknown fan even placed a gold crown on the Queen of Soul's star. 

Aretha passed away early Thursday morning, “due to advance pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type.” 

"In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart," her family said in a statement. "We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family. The love she had for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins knew no bounds." 

The statement continued, "We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world. Thank you for your compassion and prayers. We have felt your love for Aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time."

On Sunday (August 12), Showbiz 411 reported that the 76-year-old singer was "gravely ill" and surrounded by her family and those closest to her. 

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