Stereogum — Aretha Franklin is reportedly "gravely ill," according to family members. WDIV Local 4 news reporter Evrod Cassimy broke the news in a tweet this morning. "I spoke with her family members this morning. She is asking for your prayers at this time," he... more info

Time — The soul music icon retired from performing last year more info

Sky News — Soul singer Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person who is close to the star. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — '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,' reported an anchor for Detroit's WDIV. Continue re... more info

Perez Hilton — Aretha Franklin is reportedly "gravely ill." According to Showbiz 411, the iconic singer is in a Detroit hospital surrounded by family and those closest to her. They're asking for "prayers and privacy" during this difficult time. Related: Britney Spe... more info

USA Today Music — According to multiple reports, the Queen of Soul is surrounded by 'family and people close to her' in Detroit             more info

TMZ — Aretha Franklin is gravely ill and friends and family are gathering for their final goodbye ... this according to several reports. Franklin, who is 76, has been in poor health over the last few years.  She has performed, but only on a limited… ... more info

USA Today Music — According to multiple reports, the Queen of Soul is surrounded by 'family and people close to her' in Detroit             more info

Detroit Free Press — According to multiple reports, the Queen of Soul is surrounded by 'family and people close to her' in Detroit             more info

Sky News — Probably Aretha Franklin's best known song, Respect, was released in 1967 at the height of a tumultuous period in the battle for US civil rights. more info