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Aretha Franklin Is Reportedly...

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Aretha Franklin Is Reportedly Gravely Ill In Hospital

SPIN South West
SPIN South West

12:29 13 Aug 2018


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Aretha Franklin the 76-year-old is reportedly 'gravely ill' in a hospital in Detroit, where she has lived for most of her life.

The singer is surrounded by friends and family, who are asking for prayers.

Sharing the news in his Showbiz 411 column, entertainment reporter Roger Friedman said:

"Aretha is surrounded by family and people close to her. She will be so missed as a mother, sister, friend, cousin. 

"But her legacy is larger than life. It's not just that Rolling Stone called her the number 1 singer of all time, or that she is the Queen of Soul. Long live the Queen."

Get Well Soon Aretha! 


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