Guardian Music — The ‘queen of soul’ is said to be near the end of her life, according to news reports in her home city of DetroitAretha Franklin is “gravely ill”, according to sources close to her family.An anonymous source speaking to the A... more info

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Dlisted — When I woke up to the shitty awful news that Queen Aretha Franklin is quite possibly lying on her death bed and is about to make earth a much worse place (and heaven a much better place), I nearly pulled the sheets over my head and put in an Instacar... more info

BBC News - UK — A source close to the singer confirms reports that the 76-year old soul star is gravely unwell. more info

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