The Queen of Soul is home after surgery. And we've got some additional news from a post-surgery interview that Aretha did. Get the deets when you read on...
We told you earlier that Aretha Franklin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Now we can report the queen underwent a "highly successful" surgery in a Detroit hospital. Aretha released a statement shortly after saying,
"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 Jan. 2, as well as a performance of 'Dreamgirls' at the FOX before it closes,"
Let's hope the Queen gets better soon.
UPDATE: In her first post-op surgery interview, the 20-time Grammy Award winner talked to her longtime friend, Clarence Waldron of JET magazine. She said,
"I feel great. The doctors say I can do whatever I feel like I am up to do. Of course, that doesn't mean any concerts or anything like that, but I can do things around the house and today I am just piddling around the house."
Re Re didn't specifically address what the medical issue was but she revealed that doctors want her to recuperate for about eight weeks. She did say she would soon reveal her ailment but for now it's about getting rest.
"I am putting Aretha together first. We will put Ree Ree together first. This is Aretha time to do whatever it is that I need to do, but I will talk more later."
Since falling ill, a number of high profile celebs like Oprah, Patti LaBelle, and Berry Gordy have reached out. Aretha said,
"I might not remember everyone's name right this moment, but please, I want them [to] know I appreciate their prayers. My family has been with me every step of the way. I couldn't have done it without them, that's for sure."
It seems like she is in good spirits about the situation. That's a good thing. Get well soon Queen.
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