Aretha Franklin Home for the Holidays Following Surgery

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin is resting at home with family as Christmas approaches. Franklin tells "The Insider," "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 January 2, as well as a performance of Dreamgirls at the FOX before it closes.” A rep for the iconic singer reports that she was discharged from the hospital earlier this week after undergoing surgery in Detroit that doctors thought was "extremely successful." The rep says Franklin is in great spirits and is very happy to be at home during the holiday season.[Read full story on The Insider]

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