Back in 1972, none other than director Sydney freakin' Pollack filmed one of the most definitive moments of the singer's career - the recording of her Amazing Grace album.
The singers niece received the letter, which reportedly asked to use the historic garments as donated clothing for the homeless and "as bedding for poor animals."
Clearly Aretha Franklin wasn't worried about her offspring battling each other in court for money, that says a lot about the "Queen of Soul" and how she raised her kids.
For me, Aretha Franklin is more than a legendary singer. She's known as the Queen of Soul. But she is way more than that. She's iconic and will forever have a special place in my heart.