Your last big performance: fans say goodbye to Aretha Franklin? laid out in red high heels
The death of Aretha Franklin (1942-2018, "Respect") on 16 August has hit countless people deeply. On Tuesday and Wednesday, fans could once again say goodbye to her personally. The body of the Soul legend was laid out in a golden coffin at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, as reported, among others, by the New York Post.
"Sea of Fans" says goodbye to Aretha Franklin
The fans present can pay their respects to the "Queen of Soul" in front of their open coffin, as is common in the United States. Thousands of mourners were already trying to seize this opportunity. The tabloid speaks of a "huge crowd" and a "sea of fans". Some even stayed in front of the museum.
In photos you can see that the deceased in the coffin wearing a red dress and matching red high heels.
© Pool / Getty ImagesFranklin is scheduled to be buried on Friday, August 31 in a private ceremony. In addition to the singer and family of the singer, numerous celebrities are expected to attend the funeral at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. For example, Stevie Wonder (68), Faith Hill (50) and Chaka Khan (65) will perform there, according to the industry magazine "The Hollywood Reporter". In addition, it is planned that the former US President Bill Clinton (72) should speak during the funeral.
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