On this page we gather everything you need to know about the exceptional singer. Aretha Franklin: The death of the great musician.
Aretha Franklin: What is the cause of death?
Aretha Franklin died on Thursday, August 16, pancreatic cancer. She suffered from the illness since 2010. On Monday (August 13), it was first reported by a life -threatening state of health. Relatives asked for prayers for Franklin. Stevie Wonder and Reverend Jesse Jackson visited the “Queen of Soul”. In between, the family even reported that Franklin was on the way of improvement.
Where did Aretha Franklin die?
According to a “TMZ” report, the singer died in her house and Detroit with her relatives.
Is there an official statement on the death of Aretha Franklin?
The family published a statement:
It is with deep and professional sadness that we announce the passing of aretha louise Franklin, the queen of soul, in a statement issued by franklin’s family through her longtime publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn.
Franklin, 76 Years Old, Passed Away on Thursday Morning, August 16 at 9:50 am at Her Home in Detroit, Wed, Surrounded by Family and Loved Ones. Franklin’s Official Cause of Death Was Due to Advance Pancreatic Cancer of the Neuroendocrine Type, which what Confirmed by Franklin’s Oncologist, Dr. Philip Phillips of Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Mi.
“In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pat in our heart. We have free the matriarch and rock of our family. The Love She Had for Her Children, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins Knew no Bounds. ”
“We have bee deepy touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have recereved from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world. Thank you for your Compassion and Prayers. We have felt your love for aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we griev, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. ”
Funeral Arrangements wants to be in the coming days.
What was the meaning of Aretha Franklin for music and politics?
The importance of the American not only for the society of her home country, as well as for the soul par excellence, cannot be overestimated. Her colleague Mary J. Blige wrote down for Rolling Stone, which is why Aretha Franklin was the greatest singer of all time.
Pancreatic cancer
The pancreatic cancer is an insidious type of cancer. Because there is hardly any warning signs and it grows quickly, pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive tumor forms. Apple boss Steve Jobs died, as well as Patrick Swayze, Luciano Pavarotti and Hans-Joachim Kulenkampff. Chris Rea survived – and is considered healed today.
Aretha Franklin died of endocrine pancreatic cancer, as can be read in the statement, which is said to be less aggressive than the exocrine form.