Popsugar Culture Michelle Obama Barack Obama's Reaction to Aretha Franklin's Death A Look Back at Barack Obama's Close Relationship With Aretha Franklin, Including Their 2015 Fist Bump August 18, 2018 by Perri Konecky First Published: August 16, 2018 View On One Page Photo 11 of 11 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 11 The Obamas and Franklin Previous Next Start Slideshow Michelle ObamaAretha FranklinBarack ObamaCelebrity Deaths