Posthumous Pulitzer Awarded <br />to Aretha Franklin The "Queen of Soul" is the first woman to be honored with a special citation prize. Citations have been awarded <br />since 1930. The foundation last gave one to <br />Hank Williams <br />back in 2010. Franklin died last August from pancreatic cancer at <br />76 years old. The Pulitzer has also announced that its <br />Prize for Music award will go to female composer Ellen Reid. The sound artist is being recognized for 'prism,' her critically-acclaimed opera performance. Reid follows Kendrick Lamar, whose album, 'DAMN,' won him the same award last year.
