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
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

Ex Spouse: 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).