This story is so sad! The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is in what, according to her doctors, will be her last day on Earth.
BREAKING NEWS: 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. I’ll have more details as I’m allowed to release.
— Evrod Cassimy (@EvrodCassimy) August 13, 2018
PC reports, “Amid reports that Aretha Franklin is “gravely ill” and surrounded by her family in Detroit, TMZ reports that Monday is the day “Aretha will pass.”
The Queen of Soul’s family is reportedly gathered for a final goodbye. A source close to Franklin, 76, told the news outlet that he was told a week ago, “Prepare yourself, she’s dying.” He added that Franklin’s health has been failing and that her weight has fallen to 86 pounds. Those close to the legendary singer and songwriter were reportedly told two weeks ago that “she could go any time.”
Franklin is 76 years old.