Aretha Franklin ‘gravely ill’ as family gather at her bedside - reports

Legendary singer Aretha Franklin is believed to be ‘gravely ill’, with family gathering at her bedside in Detroit, a report claims.

According to a Showbizz411 column, friend of the family, Roger Friedman said: “This is exclusive, and heart breaking for me and for the family and friends of the great Aretha Franklin. She is gravely ill in Detroit. The family is asking for prayers and privacy”