breaking news... Aretha Franklin is gravely ill

[Demovictory9]

sending good vibes

https://heavy.com/news/2018/08/aretha-franklin-gravely-ill-in-detroit-hospital/

[hlthe2b]

1. Oh, no... That cuts to the heart... she's our soul, truly.

Our Ms. Franklin.

[spanone]

2. ...

[Anon-C]

3. ...

[oasis]

4. Queen of Soul. Many good memories.

[shenmue]

5. Lord have mercy!

God save the Queen of Soul!

[spicysista]

6. I say a little prayer for you.

Much love and respect to the Queen of Soul. Get well, Ms. Franklin.

[lunasun]

12. Thanks for posting .

[Demovictory9]

7. one of her most recent performances

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=33&v=YJbEabZyQwg

[Leghorn21]

8. Deep sighs, BIG LOVE

[Demovictory9]

9. the guy in the picture in your signature looks so much like John Belushi.

[Lucinda]

10. ...

[MontanaMama]

11. Darn it.

[smirkymonkey]

13. Oh no! She is one of my favorite artists.

She's just brilliant. All my best wishes to you Aretha. You are an absolute gem.

[George II]

14. I'll never forget this:

God Bless her!

[sarchasm]

15. quintessential Aretha ...

this performance ... music starts at 1:00 in. .. is my favorite Aretha ever. The whole production, the arrangement, from the first chord on the piano at the intro, to the incredible and emotional outro.

amazing!

[nolabear]

30. She knocked Carol to her knees. As it should be.

Hard to imagine not having that woman in my life.

[Permanut]

16. A national treasure. nt

[Grassy Knoll]

17. Sad,,,,

I Grew Up With All Of Motown,

[radical noodle]

18. R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Such an awesome woman for whom I have great respect. Healing thoughts heading her way, and purrs from my kitties.

[Upthevibe]

19. So sorry to hear this.....n/t

[FakeNoose]

20. I can't even!

This is very sad news. Prayers and healing vibes to you, Aretha Franklin!
You are a unique and wonderful talent.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

21. ...

[mountain grammy]

22. Love ❤️ to Aretha and family.

[SunSeeker]

23. Damn.

[Demovictory9]

24. she's pulled through before. hoping she will again. She's only 76. has many more years

to share that great talent.

[SunSeeker]

27. Yes she has. Here's hoping she recovers. Love her. One of my fave videos of her:

[deurbano]

35. I love that so much. Matt Murphy (who played her husband) died in June, and I watched it again

then. I'm not ready for a world without Aretha Franklin in it.

[nolabear]

26. My Queen.

[Glamrock]

28. Nooooooooooo

[C Moon]

29. I see/hear her as the best singer of the 20th century.

[appalachiablue]

31. All best wishes now to the wonderful Queen of Soul

who I had the pleasure of seeing perform, like so many others who love her and her music.

[Demonaut]

32. r-e-s-p-e-c-t

[skylucy]

33. ...

[iluvtennis]

34. Get well Aretha...get well.

[chillfactor]

36. as an icon of my generation

If this is the time Arethra for her to enter everlasting peace, may God open His arms and welcome her through the pearly gates. i am just sick at heart that such a great talent is not available to another generation of music lovers. Blessings to her and her family.

[czarjak]

37. R-E-S-P-E-C-T

[Lunabell]

38. If this is the end as the family has indicated,

I hope she is surrounded with love and light. May it be an easy passing. Tears.

[Supernova9]

39. Who is Aretha Franklin?

Who is she?

[A HERETIC I AM]

40. Hey, Nineteen.....Only "The Queen of Soul"

Her famous bit in the movie "The Blues Brothers"

[chillfactor]

41. My god,,,,,

you have missed one of the musical talents of all time...I feel badly for you.

[Demovictory9]

42. major recording star, most of her hits were in the 60s and 70s.

[JI7]

43. how old are you and are you from the US ?

[gopiscrap]

48. welcome to DU

[Dennis Donovan]

44. Get well Aretha! !

[Vinca]

45. One of the all time greats.

[mcar]

46. Sad news

[niyad]

47. healing vibes for a truly amazing woman