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When Aretha was two, the family relocated to Buffalo, New York. [13] By the time Aretha turned five, C. L. Franklin had permanently relocated the family to Detroit, Michigan where he took over the pastorship of the New Bethel Baptist Church. [14] The Franklins had a troubled marriage due to Mr. Franklin's infidelities, and they separated in ...
Among those attending were Ousley's immediate family, including sister Josephine Ousley Allen, other family members, Aretha Franklin, Cissy Houston, Brook Benton and Duane Allman. [17] Franklin sang the closing spiritual "Never Grow Old" and Stevie Wonder performed "Abraham, Martin and John and now King Curtis". [18]
Barbara Siggers married Clarence LaVaughn Franklin on June 3, 1936. The couple had four children: Erma (1938–2002), Cecil (1940–1989), Aretha (1942–2018), and Carolyn Franklin (1944–1988). Prior to the marriage, Barbara had a son, Vaughn (1934–2002) from a previous relationship, whom Rev. Franklin adopted shortly after their marriage.
A photo of Aretha Franklin by Herbert Ritts hangs in the Rose Estate. The house has been rehabilitated by its new owners with items from Aretha Franklin on display all over. Roses are tastefully ...
Five years after the death of Aretha Franklin, a battle over her estate is ongoing. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
Aretha’s oldest son Clarence Franklin, who was born when the singer was 12, has a disability, and lives under legal guardianship, reached a separate settlement regarding the estate and didn’t ...
Franklin appeared as one of Aretha's background singers in the 1980 movie The Blues Brothers, [4] and was a backing vocalist on Paul King's 1987 album Joy. [ 5 ] Franklin died of metastatic breast cancer at Aretha's Scenic Court home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan , on April 25, 1988, [ 4 ] and – like other deceased family members – is ...
Continuing the Franklin family legacy! Aretha Franklin’s 15-year-old granddaughter, Grace, auditioned for season 20 of American Idol. Paltrows! Levys! Kardashians! See Famous Celebrity Families ...