Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul gravely ill.
@amadeo (111938)
United States
August 13, 2018 8:45am CST
This just out.The Queen of Soul is very ill
Her family members are with her there.
Below is from on of facebook members.
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BREAKING NEWS: I am so saddened to report that the Queen of Soul and my good friend, Aretha Franklin is gravely ill. I spoke with her family members this morning. She is asking for your prayers at this time. I’ll have more details as I’m allowed to release.
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@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
13 Aug 18
I was aware that her health was failing. I was just glad to not be hearing any news. But now she's in the news. By the way, how do you know Aretha Franklin? Did you go to school with her? Live in the same neighborhood? Meet her through work? Just curious.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
13 Aug 18
@moneyspinner No just a huge fan of her.
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@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
15 Aug 18
@amadeo - Beyoncé and Jay-Z are touring and I heard that they took a moment in their concert to honor Aretha Franklin. I knew her health was failing. I did an article on here at a website a few years back. Many songs she sang make up a part of the soundtrack of my life. When I did the article what I found interesting was her influence on young artists of today like Esperanza Spalding.
As for her influence on me, I can remember skipping school lunch so I could use my lunch money to go to the record store on my home from school to buy her records. You remember the 45s? At Mr. Rudy's record store you could buy 5 records for $1. I would keep up with the latest music by listening to the radio and when I heard a new song I would rush to the store because I knew Mr. Rudy was sure to have the record at his shop. 
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
15 Aug 18
@cmoneyspinner great.right now she is in hospic sorry about the misspelled word there.
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@snowy22315 (180678)
• United States
14 Aug 18
I saw that..well God Bless. She is a great talent for sure.
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
16 Aug 18
I'm revisiting this discussion because no doubt you have heard the sad news. Aretha is no longer with us. This is my tribute to her.
Aretha Franklin (1942 – 2018)
- Naming the Top 5 songs that embody my memory of “The Queen Of Soul”.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Natural Woman
Chain of Fools
Spanish Harlem
I Knew You Were Waiting for Me (collaboration with George Michael)
Do you have a fave 5?
@FourWalls (68000)
• United States
13 Aug 18
It doesn't sound the least bit good. I'm so sorry to hear this. What a treasure she is.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
13 Aug 18
@FourWalls she sure was.No it does not sounds good there.
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@Marilynda1225 (82791)
• United States
14 Aug 18
I saw this on the news today....Very sad
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Aug 18
I really enjoy her music. I hope she recovers.
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@marguicha (222994)
• Chile
14 Aug 18
I´m so sad. And she is not that old.
She is an incredible singer.
She is an incredible singer.
@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Aug 18
I know one thing for sure, Aretha Franklin has been a remarkable singer and musician, she will definitely be missed:)
