And Finally

Franklin calls off engagement

By | Published on Tuesday 24 January 2012

Aretha Franklin

Well, that didn’t last long. Still, who’s going to argue with the queen of soul? Aretha Franklin has called off her engagement to William Wilkerson, less than three weeks after announcing her intent to marry her long-term friend, who would have been the singer’s third husband. It was reported that Franklin was enjoying making wedding plans since the engagement was announced earlier this month, but it seems like some serious second thoughts were had in recent days.

In a statement credited to both Franklin and Wilkerson, the singer said: “Regretfully, to our friends and supporters, Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast, and there were a number of things that had not been thought through thoroughly. There will be no wedding at this time. We will not comment on it any further because of the very personal and sensitive nature of it. We appreciate all of the many well wishes from friends”.



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