Toast 16,137 Posted August 13, 2015 Aretha looking extremely well singing at a memorial service for her father and brother (who died in the 1980s, maybe her diary was full until now?). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3114909/Aretha-Franklin-sings-service-dad-brother-Detroit.html And now she's cancelling appearances due to "exhaustion". With her constantly cancelling performances, it's almost reminiscent of the last couple of years before Etta James passed away. Yeah it's like neither of you two bothered to read the linked article. 'Constantly cancelling performances'....where did that bogus tidbit come from? She's already matched last year's number of performances (9) and it's August. She's a hefty old lady who just rode 2500 miles in a bus. Yes this is totally unexpected and out of left field she must be dying. Also -- keep in mind she probably has a bit of mental anguish pent up over Bobby Kristina Brown, being her niece's daughter. What a pair of tools. SC I thought that was Dionne Warwick not Aretha Franklin. Yes, Dionne Warwick was related to Whitney and Bobby Kristina. SC as usual has no idea what he's talking about. Aretha was Whitney's godmother, wasn't she? I may be wrong though. Honourary aunt and godmother, but not a blood relative in the same way that Dionne Warwick was. No, but she's probably still upset. It depends how close they were, I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted May 26, 2016 This Saturday's show in Minnesota has been postponed due to illness http://www.startribune.com/aretha-franklin-postpones-her-concert-set-for-saturday-at-treasure-island-casino/380844751/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted August 25, 2016 Cancelling more concerts on doctor's orders: http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/aretha-franklin-forced-to-cancel-concerts-on-doctor-s-orders-a3328441.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted August 25, 2016 Cancelling more concerts on doctor's orders: http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/aretha-franklin-forced-to-cancel-concerts-on-doctor-s-orders-a3328441.html Possible candidate for 2017? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted August 27, 2016 Cancelling more concerts on doctor's orders: http://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/aretha-franklin-forced-to-cancel-concerts-on-doctor-s-orders-a3328441.html Possible candidate for 2017? Well, her popularity in personal dead pool teams has slowly risen of late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted November 24, 2016 Performed the national anthem at the Vikings vs Lions game. Everybody was complaining about it being long and horrendous, but I thought it was a damn fine performance. Anyway, she looked decent and seemed energetic. But the game is at her hometown of Detroit, so it ain't like she had to travel far. Go Lions! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted November 24, 2016 Performed the national anthem at the Vikings vs Lions game. Everybody was complaining about it being long and horrendous, but I thought it was a damn fine performance. Anyway, she looked decent and seemed energetic. But the game is at her hometown of Detroit, so it ain't like she had to travel far. Go Lions! Judge for youselves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted February 9, 2017 Aretha announces her retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted July 5, 2017 As you might have read already, Aretha canceled a couple of concerts. Those who couldn't see her at the Toronto Jazz Festival, will supposedly get another chance to see her next year at the same event: http://www.lefigaro.fr/musique/2017/06/29/03006-20170629ARTFIG00250-trop-malade-aretha-franklin-contrainte-d-annuler-un-concert.php She's also preparing to record a "final" album with Stevie Wonder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted July 5, 2017 Yes, but in a plot twist, Stevie Wonder then dies of cancer, and that's why it was a final album. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted July 5, 2017 10 minutes ago, msc said: Yes, but in a plot twist, Stevie Wonder then dies of cancer, and that's why it was a final album. Dying just enough, just enough for the city... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted July 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Joey Russ said: Dying just enough, just enough for the city... You're stretching the puns a weeeeeee bit too far. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted July 12, 2017 Cancellations continue: https://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/245620/Aretha-Franklin-cancels-concert-due-to-ill-health Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted July 12, 2017 43 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Cancellations continue: https://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/entertainment-news/245620/Aretha-Franklin-cancels-concert-due-to-ill-health Given the recent trends of concert cancellations, surely she would return to the 2018 deathlist if she makes it, wouldn't she? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted July 13, 2017 I like Aretha, but she does not give you the vibe of a Nonagenarian, let alone a Octogenarian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertMugabe 437 Posted July 16, 2017 On 7/12/2017 at 17:02, Joey Russ said: Given the recent trends of concert cancellations, surely she would return to the 2018 deathlist if she makes it, wouldn't she? Why are you obsessed with wishing black people to die? Confirms what we all know about you, racist. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted August 11, 2017 I dunno who this person is, or how old that photo is (seems recent...), but they claim that Aretha is suffering from cancer. She looks skinny, but for all I know the photo could be from her 2010-2011 cancer battle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted August 11, 2017 24 minutes ago, Phantom of the Midway said: I dunno who this person is, or how old that photo is (seems recent...), but they claim that Aretha is suffering from cancer. She looks skinny, but for all I know the photo could be from her 2010-2011 cancer battle. It says August 4th, 2017. And Aretha was morbidly obese in 2010-2011, contrary to this picture. Aretha also denied that battle. Overall, she deserves a spot on the list next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted August 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, Zsa Zsa's leg said: It says August 4th, 2017. And Aretha was morbidly obese in 2010-2011, contrary to this picture. Aretha also denied that battle. Overall, she deserves a spot on the list next year. Yes, I know the tweet was sent on August 4, 2017. But the person who wrote it could be using an old photo, and/or lying about the cancer. Also, I'm mean pretty sure Aretha lost a ton of weight back in 2010-2011. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 898 Posted August 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, Phantom of the Midway said: I dunno who this person is, or how old that photo is (seems recent...), but they claim that Aretha is suffering from cancer. She looks skinny, but for all I know the photo could be from her 2010-2011 cancer battle. Seems like a rather recent one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted August 11, 2017 I would like more evidence. Can one of our forum users ask Lucy about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted August 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, ObakeFilter said: Seems like a rather recent one. Thanks. So it looks like Aretha is skinny as a skeleton now. The legs stand out especially. Is it AIDS, cancer, or something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GossipGabe 333 Posted August 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, The Mad Hatter said: I would like more evidence. Can one of our forum users ask Lucy about this. The National Enquirer has more on this, as usual behind a paywall, could be the source of the Twitter's info? ( Aretha Franklin: Cancer Crisis Behind Her Weight Loss! - National Enquirerdated 3 Aug): Quote "Aretha Franklin shocked fans with the latest evidence of her massive weight loss — but there's a tragic story behind the music icon's healthy new look!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted August 11, 2017 1 minute ago, GossipGabe said: The National Enquirer has more on this, as usual behind a paywall, could be the source of the Twitter's info? Yes, because they are always a reliable source. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
