Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin has died of pancreatic cancer The singer with the big voice was a cultural icon, and was a superstar for five decades Some of her most famous songs were "Respect," "Think" and "I Say a Little Prayer" She sold millions of records and earned 18 Grammy awards She was also the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Franklin died Thursday at her home in Detroit Franklin's family, in a statement (The Canadian Press)