VIDEO : Gloria Estefan Honors Aretha Franklin In Touching Tribute Post

Gloria Estefan praised Aretha Franklin as the ultimate inspiration for any girl aspiring to sing.

According to Rolling Stone, Franklin died Thursday of pancreatic cancer at age 76.

?For as long as I can remember, Aretha Franklin has been the absolute zenith, the guiding light, the master for any girl that aspired to sing or even just appreciated someone at the top of their game.?

Estefan said she was ?blessed? to share the stage with Franklin on several occasions.