NEW YORK — Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close to the singer.

The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not allowed to publicly talk about the topic, told The Associated Press on Monday that Franklin is seriously ill. No more details were provided, but, apparently, it’s not looking good.

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The Queen of Soul cancelled planned concerts earlier this year after she was ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest up.

Last year, the 76-year-old icon announced her plans to retire, saying she would perform at “some select things.”

Let’s all keep ‘the Queen of Soul’ in our thoughts, and prayers…

Mesfin Fekadu, The Associated Press

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