The Queen of Soul, who nabbed 18 Grammys for powerful anthems like ?Respect,? and classic hits like ?A Natural Woman,? died in Detroit, surrounded by family and friends. Franklin's most recent performance was in November at an event for Elton John?s AIDS Foundation. Aretha reportedly chose Jennifer Hudson to portray her in a new biopic. She certainly had a biopic-worthy career. The singer received numerous accolades throughout her career.