Aretha Franklin
OK, as nobody seems to have commented on her death - they've been reporting on it on BBC for about an hour now. I don't think if she had been royalty there could be more coverage.
I'm not a fan of soul music, although I get that she was a good singer, but is this over the top stuff really necessary for someone who was just an entertainer at the end of the day? I just don't get all the superlatives and outpourings of sorrow and grief. It must be sad for her family and her fans, but surely no more than any other performer.