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Artist News
Aretha Franklin leaves hospital
By CMU Editorial | Published on Friday 17 December 2010
Aretha Franklin has been discharged from hospital after undergoing surgery for an undisclosed illness, reported to be pancreatic cancer.
The singer said in a statement on Wednesday: “I’ve been at home for almost three days now. My family and friends who brought me home are taking great care of me. I also have a private nurse who visits on a daily basis. I’m hoping to be strong enough to go out and see the upcoming Sam Cooke play at the Music Hall in downtown Detroit before 2 Jan, as well as a performance of ‘Dreamgirls’ at the FOX [theatre] before it closes”.
A spokesperson added: “The queen of soul is in great spirits and very happy to be home where she will be resting in anticipation of spending the upcoming holiday season with her family”.
