The celebration of life for Aretha Franklin will span several days in Detroit, 7 Action News has learned. The homegoing celebration for Franklin will take place at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit.
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Franklin passed away on Thursday morning from advanced pancreatic cancer.
According to a temple spokesperson, the family is still working on final arrangements, but the celebration will be private for close family and friends and a date has not yet been announced.
A public viewing will be held at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, according to TMZ.
Exact dates are yet to be determined.
