Singer Aretha Franklin, aged 76, has passed away

[gregjrichards]

Aretha Franklin is 'gravely ill' according to reports.

The Queen of Soul, 76, is surrounded by her family in Detroit, according to Showbiz 411.

They have asked for prayers and privacy for the the singing legend, who has battled health problems for the past number of years.

Aretha Franklin 'gravely ill' at 76: Queen of Soul surrounded by family in Detroit | Daily Mail Online

Best wishes Aretha.

 

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[Jewels53]

Prayers for healing!

 

[Betty P]

Prayers for Aretha and her family. Hope she's feeling better soon.

 

[Jax49]

Hoping for the best...

 

[Betty P]

I hadn't seen this photo of her from late last year. She had really lost a lot of weight.

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/...00000578-6053735-image-m-23_1534130839481.jpg

 

[Jax49]

I hadn't seen this photo of her from late last year. She had really lost a lot of weight.

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/...00000578-6053735-image-m-23_1534130839481.jpg

Wow. That makes the rumors of cancer more believable. moo

 

[kaen]

Sending healing energy and peace to her and her family.

 

[zencompass]

Aretha Franklin is such a magnificent woman.

Her singing voice is so unique and unparalleled.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Respect...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Aretha Franklin is gravely ill, family says

 

[meanmaryjean]

The thought of that voice being silenced......

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Aretha Franklin in grave condition, reports say

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, is gravely ill.

Nationally syndicated radio host Tom Joyner, a close friend of Franklin's, announced this morning the 18-time Grammy winner has been in hospice care for a week.

On Sunday, the website Showbiz411.com reported the singer was in grave condition in Detroit, and her family was asking the public for prayers and privacy...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

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...

 

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Quick facts about Aretha Franklin, 'The Queen of Soul'

 

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Aretha Franklin's family reportedly says she's 'gravely ill'

 

[cjSweetwater]

May God bless and keep you Ms Franklin! You have had more positive influence on more people than you will ever know. Respect!

 

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