Aretha Franklin Debunks Death Hoax: Here's The Truth About Her Health

Hey there, friends. Let’s clear the air right away: Aretha Franklin is alive and kicking, and she’s letting everyone know she’s in good health. The legendary 75-year-old singer recently took the time to address a bizarre and unfortunate death hoax that made the rounds earlier this week. In a statement to Us Weekly, the Queen of Soul said, “I’m doing well generally, all [tests] have come back good. I’ve lost a lot of weight due to side effects of medicine—it really does affect your weight. So, thank you all for your concern.” Whew, right? That’s a relief to hear!

Now, let’s back up a bit. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, a fake Aretha Franklin Twitter account made a shocking claim that spread like wildfire. The tweet read, “It Is With Sad News That We Announce the Passing Of The ‘Queen Of Soul’ Aretha Franklin 1942-2017.” Before anyone could fact-check, the tweet was shared more than 15,000 times by people who mistakenly believed the news was true. Can you imagine the panic that caused? Thankfully, Aretha’s team quickly jumped into action to set the record straight.

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Her representative, Shaun Robinson, issued a reassuring statement to calm fans. “Good Morning, everyone. I just spoke to one of Ms. Franklin’s family friends in my hometown of Detroit. They spoke to Aretha moments ago and asked me to tell you please don’t believe this news that was trending. Have a good day,” she explained, per Us Weekly. What a relief to know Aretha’s in good spirits and surrounded by loved ones!

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Aretha’s Health Journey: Setting the Record Straight

Earlier this year, Aretha made headlines when an Instagram post showed her looking dramatically different due to significant weight loss. At the time, she didn’t provide much detail about her health, which left fans speculating if she might be dealing with an undisclosed illness. Back in August 2016, Aretha announced she had to cancel several concerts because her doctor advised her to take a break. “Due to doctors’ orders, I will have to cancel a few concerts for the next month or so,” she shared at the time.

Rumors about her health only intensified when whispers of pancreatic cancer began circulating. But Aretha has been crystal clear—those rumors are completely false. “I don’t know where ‘pancreatic cancer’ came from,” she told Access Hollywood. “I was sitting there reading the newspaper, and it said someone in my family said that. No one in my family ever said that to anybody.” It’s great to hear her debunking these baseless claims and focusing on her well-being.

So, there you have it. Aretha Franklin is alive, well, and continuing to inspire us all. We’re so grateful she’s still with us, bringing joy and soul to the world. Let’s take a moment to celebrate her incredible legacy and remember that not everything we see online is true. Stay tuned for more updates on this living legend!