Source says Queen of Soul is in Hospice Care

A source close to 76-year-old singer Aretha Franklin states that she as entered hospice care. In February of 2017, Franklin announced that she would stop touring, but she continued to book concerts. Earlier this year, she canceled a pair of performances, including at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, on doctor’s orders. She has been very private about her health, with Showbiz 411’s Roger Friedman told CNN: “She has a great family, she’s surrounded by love, and the world is sending prayers. All further announcements will be made by her family. We just want to send love and prayers.”

Aretha Franklin spouts an impressive 6-decade career, starting out as a gospel singer in Detroit at the church where her father was the minister By 1968 she was topping the charts with songs such as “Respect,” “Chain of Fools” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in 1987 — a year before the Beatles were inducted. She also has 44 Grammy nominations and 18 wins.

See Joe Marcelle, Source: Aretha Franklin is in Hospice, CNN, August 14, 2018.