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Aretha Franklin's funeral in pictures

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The funeral for Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, was held on Friday in Detroit.

Stars and fans gathered to mourn the soul singer, who died earlier this month from pancreatic cancer at the age of 76.

Chaka Khan, Ariana Grande and Smokey Robinson were among those who performed and paid tribute during the six-hour service.

Here are some pictures from the ceremony.

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Former US president Bill Clinton, singer Ariana Grande and her fiance Pete Davidson posed for a photograph before the ceremony
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Fantasia Barrino-Taylor kicked off her shoes as she sang Precious Lord, Take My Hand and You've Got A Friend
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Smokey Robinson addressed Franklin directly in his tribute
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Chaka Khan performed gospel classic Going Up Yonder
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Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry recalled his mother playing Franklin's music in the family car
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Ariana Grande performed (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman at the start of the service
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Stevie Wonder performed As
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Mourners lined the streets outside the Greater Grace Temple, where the funeral is taking place, with thousands watching the service on a big screen
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Jennifer Hudson sang Amazing Grace
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Former NBA star Isaiah Thomas said Franklin "found a way to inspire all of us with hope, love and dreams through her music"
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A Cadillac with Aretha's name emblazoned on the front was seen at the service
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Jesse Jackson said Franklin had "perhaps the most remarkable and unique voice the world has ever heard"
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Former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and singer Ariana Grande spoke before the ceremony
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