Legendary singer and songwriter Aretha Louise Franklin, born March 25, 1942, is currently battling cancer at the age of 75-years-old. Her health is reportedly deteriorating.
After signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as “Respect”, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”, “Spanish Harlem” and “Think
Franklin eventually recorded a total of 112 charted singles on Billboard, including 77 Hot 100 entries, 17 top ten pop singles, 100 R&B entries and twenty number-one R&B singles, becoming the most charted female artist in the chart’s history.
Franklin was considered “the Queen of Soul”.
Aretha Franklin Dead: Is Aretha Franklin Dead?
Aretha Franklin’s is reportedly battling cancer, however, she is still alive at this time.
Shaun Robinson spoke to one of Franklin’s friends, saying:
“Good Morning, Everyone. I just spoke to one of Ms. Franklin’s family friends in my hometown Detroit. They spoke to Aretha moments ago and asked me to tell you please don’t believe this news that was trending. Have a good day.”
About Aretha Franklin
Considered “The Queen of Soul”, Franklin won a total of 18 Grammy Awards and is one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, having sold over 75 million records worldwide.
Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as “Respect”, “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”, “Spanish Harlem” and “Think”. Franklin’s other popular and well-known hits include “Rock Steady”, “Think”, “Jump to It”, “Freeway of Love”, “Who’s Zoomin’ Who”, “Chain Of Fools”, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”,and a remake of The Rolling Stones song “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”.
