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Aretha Franklin Cancels Shows After Breaking Ribs in Fall
- Posted on Aug 4th 2010 11:00AM by Emily Tan
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Franklin's doctors have advised her to go through a few more tests as soon as possible. The 68-year-old soul singer was scheduled to perform for the first time in Brooklyn on Aug. 2 and Aug. 12, but because of her injuries, she hopes to reschedule those free gigs for the end of the summer.
"I was very much looking forward to being in Brooklyn and having a foot-long hot dog at Coney Island," Franklin said in a statement. "Hopefully I will get it before the end of August."
Franklin was also scheduled to make an appearance at embattled Congressman Charlie Rangel's birthday party on Aug. 11. The singer recently made headlines when she shared the stage with former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Philadelphia.
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S.Mackey
THANK God for who he his take care of your health dont try too get back out their too soon.And have a set back stay in pray eith God
December 10 2010 at 5:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
keeponrocking52
Hi Aretha - I am so sorry to hear of your accident and wish you a full and speedy recovery. As a lifelong fan, I'm sure you'll be missed in New York. All the best and hope you'll get to eat that hotdog very soon. xxx
August 05 2010 at 3:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
DLock18788
And you know for sure that Aretha has the pox?
The attention that these people are given is not always their fault. Yes, many court the publicity but it is the cynical media and insatiable public that give them the attention. Sadly most of the public want this kind of celebrity dross. However there are plenty of serious news websites and channels if you want info in world affairs. The be fair, I don't think AOL is the best place for well informed serious news Mik.
Valerie Lothian
Aretha,
Get well very soon.
Come back to full health showing your fans your legendary talents.
Best wishes,
Valerie.
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