Aretha Franklin – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Bodytype | Average |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Nickname | The Queen of Soul |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth | March 25, 1942 |
| Full Name | Aretha Louise Franklin |
| Profession | Singer, Song Writer, Pianist |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Death | August 16, 2018 |
| Place of Death | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Cause of Death | Pancreatic cancer |
| Birthplace | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Published on | June 22, 2020 on 06:57 PM |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
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Aretha Franklin Education
School: The Juilliard School, Northern High School
Aretha Franklin Career
Profession: Singer, Song Writer, Pianist
Known For: Such hits as “Respect,” “Freeway of Love” and “I Say a Little Prayer”
Debut:
The Blues Brothers (Film 1980)
The Jack Paar Tonight Show (TV Show 1962)
Net Worth: USD $80 million (approx)
Family & Relatives
Father: C. L. Franklin
Mother: Barbara Siggers Franklin
Marital Status: Divorced
Divorced: Glynn Turman (m. 1978–1984), Ted White (m. 1961–1969)
No. of Children: 4
Son: Teddy Richards, Kecalf Cunningham, Edward Franklin, Clarence Franklin
Past Relationships:
Donald Burke
Edward Jordan
Doc Powell
Ken Cunningham
Eumir Deodato
Willie Wilkerson
FAQs
Who was Aretha Franklin?
Aretha Franklin was an American singer, song writer, pianist, born on 25 March, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
When did Aretha Franklin pass away?
Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018.
What was the cause of death?
The cause of Aretha Franklin’s death was Pancreatic cancer.
How old was Aretha Franklin at the time of death?
Aretha Franklin was 5 years old when he passed away.
How tall was Aretha Franklin?
Aretha Franklin was 5 feet 4 inches (1.65 m).