Legendary singer Aretha Franklin is not keeping well, according to a person close to the artist. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, revealed that Franklin is seriously ill, reports People.com.
“She has been ill for a long time. She did not want people to know and she didn’t make it public,” the source revealed. Another source close to the singer spoke to the Associated Press on Monday to confirm that Franklin is ill, although they did not provide any additional details as to the severity or the cause of the 76-year-old singer’s illness.
The Queen of Soul’s family also told Local 4 in Detroit that Franklin is gravely ill. “I am so saddened to report that the Queen of Soul and my good friend, Aretha Franklin is gravely ill (sic),” wrote Detroit news anchor Evrod Cassimy, adding, “I spoke with her family members this evening. She is asking for your prayers at this time. I’ll have more details as I’m allowed to release (sic).”
