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Posted By: Mary Katherine
02-Dec-10 - 10:53 AM
Thread Name: Aretha Franklin is ill
Subject: RE: Aretha Franklin is ill
Prayer vigil held for ailing Aretha Franklin
(AP) – 3 hours ago
DETROIT (AP) — A community prayer vigil has been held in Detroit for Aretha Franklin, a day before organizers say the singing legend is to undergo a medical procedure.
City Councilwoman JoAnn Watson and others gathered downtown Wednesday to pray for Franklin. Last month, the 68-year-old singer announced she was canceling all concert dates and personal appearances through May on the orders of her doctors.
Franklin wasn't at the vigil, but in a statement she thanked the City Council, saying "all prayers are good."
A news release announcing the vigil says Franklin's medical procedure is scheduled for Thursday. A message seeking comment was left with Franklin's publicist, Tracey Jordan.
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