Singer Aretha Franklin, aged 76, has passed away

[MsMarple]

Aretha Franklin: Lifelong commitment to Detroit

...It is because of her generous support of the city that The Detroit News is awarding Franklin with the first Lifetime Achievement Award. She was named a Michiganian of the Year in 2003...

Aretha is truly the Queen of Soul! I'm so sorry to hear that she's ill - 76 isn't very old.

I grew up near Detroit in the Motown Era and was privileged to see many of the icons live, including Aretha. While I was more into Psychedelic rock (yes, I'm old) as far as I'm concerned none of the other "mod" rock groups could hold a candle to the Motown sound!

At my granddaughter's bar mitzvah the DJ asked what music we wanted when going up for the candle lighting ceremony. I asked for Rock Steady. The guests went wild!

Sending all my thoughts to Aretha and her family.

 

[Jax49]

Aretha Franklin's Death Is 'Imminent' as Source Confirms 'She Has Been Ill for a Long Time'

Aretha Franklin — who has previously struggled with her health — is very sick and her death is “imminent,” PEOPLE confirms.

“She has been ill for a long time,” a longtime friend tells PEOPLE. “She did not want people to know and she didn’t make it public.”

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Aretha is truly the Queen of Soul! I'm so sorry to hear that she's ill - 76 isn't very old.

I grew up near Detroit in the Motown Era and was privileged to see many of the icons live, including Aretha. While I was more into Psychedelic rock (yes, I'm old) as far as I'm concerned none of the other "mod" rock groups could hold a candle to the Motown sound!

At my granddaughter's bar mitzvah the DJ asked what music we wanted when going up for the candle lighting ceremony. I asked for Rock Steady. The guests went wild!

Sending all my thoughts to Aretha and her family.

Motown born and bred. DH and I met while working for the City during the "infamous" summer of 1967.

 

[bluesneakers]

delete so embarrassed

 

[Betty P]

One of my favorites. Aretha and Duane

 

[bluesneakers]

 

[kimlynn]

Thanks for posting.This is the one I was going to search out and post. Simply Amazing.
Her voice only grew richer as she aged. IMO

 

[Tinselfoil]

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Aretha Franklin Is In Hospice Care, Source Says

I suspect that Aretha has been seriously ailing for some time, but her family and friends chose to keep the illness private. Reports yesterday indicated that Franklin was in a Detroit hospital or resting comfortably at home with family and friends visiting. This morning's report suggests that Ms. Franklin is receiving in-home hospice care. Thoughts and prayers continue for Ms. Franklin and her loved ones.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I enjoyed a local feature story vocal coach Mary Callaghan Lynch, formerly with Michigan Opera Theatre, who worked with Aretha Franklin who wanted to sing famous opera arias. Ms. Franklin performs "Nessun Dorma" from Turandot:

Bravo!!!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Stevie Wonder visits gravely ill Aretha Franklin in Detroit

Franklin in hospice care, surrounded by family, friends

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Aretha Franklin honored at church prayer service

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Prayers for Aretha Franklin: New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit holds service

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Aretha Franklin's former publicist speaks as she remains in hospice care

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

I knew you'd be keeping things moving in here, BDE, with the latest news and special tidbits - Very special lady indeed, very sad... though this is part of living, it is still very sad... Thanks everyone for all the great posts. Not much else to say...

INSTEAD, LET'S ALL SING!!!!!! In celebration of this beautiful and talented soul!

 

[Jax49]

Ailing Aretha Franklin 'at peace with her journey': report

“She has been having lucid moments and she is at peace with her journey," the source added of the 76-year-old ailing singer. "She is where she is supposed to be, at home and surrounded by only love."

 

[rosemadderlake]

Aretha Franklin & George Michael - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) [Official Video]

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

*Breaking News* Aretha Franklin has passed away.

Aretha Franklin, 'The Queen of Soul,' dies at age 76

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, dies at 76

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul, dies at age 76