The Latest: Bill Clinton plays Aretha Franklin's 'Think'
DETROIT (AP) — The Latest on the funeral for soul legend Aretha Franklin (all times local):
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Bill Clinton memorialized Aretha Franklin as a woman with "breathtaking talent" who kept on charming audiences despite her illness.
The former president recalled being an "Aretha groupie" all his life and being thrilled to meet her backstage at her last public performance, a benefit in Harlem for Elton John's AIDS charity last year. She was "gaunt" but went on to perform for 45 minutes.
"How you doing, baby?" she asked him.
"I'm doing better now," Clinton replied.