Aretha Franklin Hits the Road to Recovery
In a heartfelt scene straight out of a soul‑filled movie, Aretha Franklin – the queen herself – received a troop of giants at her Detroit home on Tuesday. With the rhythm of the city in the background, veteran soul legend Stevie Wonder dropped by, civil rights icon Jesse Jackson offered some extra hope, and former husband Glynn Turman brought that old charm in the lobby.
Where Aretha Is Today
- 76 years young, but the age of the music that defined her.
- Spending time in hospice care – a quiet yet powerful way to let her the golden voice rest.
- Her publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, confirmed the “seriously ill” status without giving away the exact diagnosis.
Quick Flashback to the Golden Era
- “Chain of Fools,” “Think” and the powerhouse “Respect.”
- From gospel roots to become the Queen of Soul for half a century.
- Once matched on stage with Stevie Wonder in 2005 for the Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards.
A Legacy of Love Songs
- “I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You),” a soulful anthem.
- “Baby, I Love You,” a classic that made hearts swoop.
- “Natural Woman,” a hymn to true self‑worth.
- “Respect,” the revival that drove activist movements.
The Fans Share Their Thoughts
On Twitter, Bill Clinton had a moment‑to‑moment tweet: “Like people all around the world, Hillary and I are thinking about Aretha Franklin tonight & listening to her music that has been such an important part of our lives the last 50 years.”
