Aretha Franklin Health

My Conversation With Aretha Franklin

Tavis Smiley | Posted 05.25.2011

Tavis Smiley

I recently sat down with the Queen of Soul, the legendary singer Aretha Franklin to discuss her 50th anniversary in show business, life -- including the latest details of her health, and a new album by Columbia Records.

Aretha Franklin Opens Up About Sickness

people.com | Posted 05.25.2011

The pain started in her side, Aretha Franklin reveals -- and was so bad it "nearly brought [her] to her knees." During a talk with Wendy Williams ...

Recovering Aretha Franklin Gives Up Pigs' Feet For Diet

AP | NEKESA MUMBI MOODY | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin, who says she's back at "150 percent," is planning to return to the stage in May for her first post-surgery performan...

Aretha Franklin Will Be Back Onstage: Cousin

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

DETROIT — Aretha Franklin's cousin says the ailing legendary singer is "doing better than doctors expected" and expects to be released from the ...

Aretha Franklin: My Health Problems Are 'Resolved'

people.com | Rennie Dyball | Posted 05.25.2011

"I am not going to even deal with that," Franklin, 68, tells JET of the reports that she has pancreatic cancer. "I don't have to talk about my health ...

Aretha Franklin Cancels Appearances Through May

AP | MIKE HOUSEHOLDER | Posted 05.25.2011

DETROIT — Aretha Franklin is canceling all concert dates and personal appearances through May on the orders of her doctors, the singer's spokesw...

Prayer Vigil Held For Aretha Franklin

AP | NEKESA MUMBI MOODY | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin says her surgery was "highly successful" and thanks well-wishers for their prayers. In a statement released Thursday ...