CNN: Source: Aretha Franklin is in hospice care

[spanone]

(CNN)Aretha Franklin is in hospice care at her home, a source close to the 76-year-old singer told CNN's Don Lemon.

Word of the "Queen of Soul" being gravely ill was first reported by Showbiz 411.

Showbiz 411's Roger Friedman told CNN: "She has a great family, she's surrounded by love, and the world is sending prayers. All further announcements will be made

by her family. We just want to send love and prayers."

The soul singer has been dogged by reports of failing health for years and appeared frail in recent photos, but she has kept her struggles private.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/13/entertainment/aretha-franklin-ill/index.html

[hlthe2b]

1. May her passing be gentle and peaceful...

Sending loving thoughts to her at this time. She is more than special. She is beloved.

[spanone]

2. She is a force....🌅

[NurseJackie]

3. I love her. ❤️❤️❤️

[monmouth4]

4. She will be sorely missed. nt

[Va Lefty]

5. Very sad

wish her and her family the best

[skylucy]

6. ...

[Leghorn21]

7. I dreamed about her all last night *sigh* - hospice been great for my family, and I hope

she’s getting the unbelievable, top-notch care we did

I am soooooo glad to hear that she’s at home in the embrace of her familiar surroundings and dear ones -

*sigh*

[spanone]

8. They've been great for my family too...

[lindysalsagal]

9. For Aretha

[spanone]

10. 👍🏼☮️

[KY_EnviroGuy]

11. Perhaps no better tribute than this one....

Actually honoring Carole King, but Aretha stole the show as President Obama watched...

Others have posted this previously but it's worth a hundred encores and brings a tear of joy each time. Her voice is one that will sweetly ring in my 70YO ears for the rest of my days.....

[Greywing]

13. There will never be another Queen of Soul ...

I love you forever Aretha ... I hope you feel all of the love surrounding you. May your passing be peaceful

[appalachiablue]

12. Thinking of her much since the news, so glad she is with

family and has good medical care. Great lady, singer and American.

She was magnificent when I saw her perform in DC in the 80s.

"Think"

[Haggis for Breakfast]

14. All hail the Queen

be at peace, Sister 'Ree. We are all with you now, holding a nation-wide prayer circle for you from east coast to west coast, from the Canadian border all the way down to the Gulf of Mexico. We got you now. You rest east. We'll be right here when you need us.

All our love to you, Sister.

[spicysista]

15. Thank you spanone for the update.

It's my prayer that she and her family have all the strength and love needed to get through this difficult time. Hopefully, the media will give them some space.

[Demovictory9]

16. ...

[TexasTowelie]

18. Such an early start in the library!

Give me love, give me love
Give me peace on Earth
Give me light, give me life
Keep me free from birth
Give me hope to help me cope
With this heavy load
Trying to touch and reach you
With heart and soul

My Lord
Please
Take hold of my hand
That I might understand you
Won't you please, oh won't you

{Refrain}

My Lord
Won't you please, oh won't you

[marble falls]

20. I think I saw the same clip at "Cheap Movie Friday" at our local library! It was great!

[kentuck]

19. The Queen of Soul

Another icon soon to pass. Forever to be remembered. They are so few.

[malaise]

21. I saw a recent photo of her

And was stunned by her weight loss. That said she's 76 and most of us don't get out of our 70s. Go gently beloved sister.

[struggle4progress]

22. Respect

[Mosby]

23. that song was written by otis redding

But she tweaked it by adding the r-e-s-p-e-c-t and also adding a few lines that turned it into a feminist anthem.

He mentioned her at the monterey pop festival in 1967.