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appalachiablue

(41,136 posts)
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 02:39 PM Aug 2018

*I Say A Little Prayer* Aretha Franklin, Prayers for The Gravely Ill Queen of Soul



On Monday a source close to the singer spoke to the Associated Press to confirm that Franklin is “seriously ill,” although they did not provide any additional details about the singer’s illness. “I am so saddened to report that the Queen of Soul and my good friend, Aretha Franklin is gravely ill,” wrote Detroit news anchor Evrod Cassimy. “I spoke with her family members this evening. She is asking for your prayers at this time.” He revealed Tuesday that Franklin is alert and speaking, tweeting, “Just got a chance to speak to Aretha Franklin. She is resting and surrounded by close friends and family." https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/celebrity/queen-of-soul-aretha-franklin-is-gravely-ill-reports/ar-BBLSAmR
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*I Say A Little Prayer* Aretha Franklin, Prayers for The Gravely Ill Queen of Soul (Original Post) appalachiablue Aug 2018 OP
Thoughts. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2018 #1
Thoughts and prayers... ADX Aug 2018 #2
Aretha was singing in my kitchen just a while ago. Hortensis Aug 2018 #3
This wonderful talented icon has given us so much beauty & joy. appalachiablue Aug 2018 #4

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
3. Aretha was singing in my kitchen just a while ago.
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 03:23 PM
Aug 2018

I'm so sorry if her life is ending this soon but very glad she is alert and able to communicate with her family and friends. I'd wish that for everyone if I could.

appalachiablue

(41,136 posts)
4. This wonderful talented icon has given us so much beauty & joy.
Mon Aug 13, 2018, 04:29 PM
Aug 2018

We saw her in a terrific concert in DC and in the parking lot afterwards, we glanced and saw the Queen of Soul entering her limo smiling to fans, gorgeous and regal in a smashing white coat and outfit.

Prayers and All love. This makes me so sad.

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