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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAretha Franklin is "gravely ill", according to people close to her.
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Detroit's @Local4News confirms Aretha Franklin is "gravely ill" and asking for prayers.
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Aretha Franklin is the reason I started writing songs and performing.
A true voice for the voiceless for nearly 60 years, here's the Queen of Soul, 73 years old, in better voice than ever, making Obama cry.❤️#MondayMorning
h/t @Lady_Star_Gem
6:29 AM - Aug 13, 2018
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Aretha Franklin is "gravely ill", according to people close to her. (Original Post)
catbyte
Aug 2018
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malaise
(269,278 posts)1. Too sad
She has been a part of my life.
RESPECT sis!
redstatebluegirl
(12,265 posts)2. The music landscape would be totally void without her voice.
panader0
(25,816 posts)4. An amazing woman with an amazing voice.
I hope she can pull out of this and enjoy many more years.
We love you Aretha!
(And that hat at the inauguration!)