Aretha Franklin battling cancer according to close family friend
Posted: 12/08/2010
(WXYZ) - Just one day after fans around the world found out Aretha Franklin is battling pancreatic cancer, a cousin reports she could be coming home from hospital as early as this weekend.
According to family, she is doing better than expected as she recovers from the surgical procedure she underwent on December 1.
Shortly after surgery, Franklin thanked everyone who was thinking and praying for her, but did not disclose the details of her medical condition.
On Wednesday, a close family friend confirmed that the “Queen of Soul” is fighting cancer.
There has been an outpouring of support, thoughts and prayers family and friends.
“We all have a cross to bear and I am praying that she is able to get the victory. That is what we are all thinking right now,” Martha Reeves told Action News.
Last month, Franklin announced she was canceling all further concert dates and appearances through May.
Please leave your well-wishes in the comment section below.
PRINT
More Detroit Headlines
-
Severe weather survival guide
Being prepared for stormy weather isn't hard and it can keep you and your loved ones safe.
-
Stretch of Livernois to get makeover
The stretch of Livernois, known as the historic Avenue of Fashion, is about to get its own makeover.
-
Ferguson still searching for attorney
Bobby Ferguson is still without a lawyer for his upcoming bid-rigging trial, and, in court on Monday, he refused to testify about his assets.
