Aretha Franklin misses Houston's funeral because of health reasons

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Posted: 02/18/2012

Aretha Franklin released a statement about not being able to attend her goddaughter's funeral.

Franklin said, "Regretfully, I am so sorry that I was unable to be with you at Whitney's service today. I had every intention of being there. But unfortunately I had terrible leg spasms and locked leg muscles until 4:00 this morning following my concert last night, which I've been having for the last few days. I feel it necessary and very important to stay off my leg today as much as possible until concert time this evening. My heart goes out to my dear friend Cissy, Dionne, Bobbi Kristina and the rest of the family. May God keep them all.

Aretha & the Franklin Family

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