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Legendary singer Aretha Franklin died Thursday at the age of 76 at her Detroit home following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Appropriately dubbed "The Queen of Soul," Franklin had over 100 singles on the Billboard charts over the course of five decades. Her legendary voice, striking soul and undeniable talent had staying power, as she continued to perform up until 2017.

In fact, she delivered an iconic performance of the "Star-Spangled Banner" in her hometown of Detroit before the Lions took on the Vikings on Thanksgiving Day in 2016. That rendition of the national anthem lasted roughly four and a half minutes -- significantly longer than your average performance of the song.

It was not wasted time, however, as the soulful performance is widely recognized as one of the better pregame anthems in recent memory.

You can relive that performance below.

With Franklin's passing, many key figures in the sports world took time to remember her, reflecting on her legacy and the impact that the singer had on their lives.