On Tuesday, a conversation about Aretha Franklin that suggests she is dead or is near death is trending on Twitter. Apparently, the ruckus began when a fake account by the Queen of Soul contained a picture of Franklin with a date of birth and date of death. However, as of this writing, there has been no confirmation that Aretha Franklin has passed away or is suffering through the final stages of cancer.
The account purports to be the "Official Twitter of the Undisputed Queen of Soul." However, it does not contain the familiar "Verified" checkmark that has passed the microblogging site's tests for authenticity. A link attached to the unofficial Aretha Franklin account points users to Aretha's music on Apple iTunes.
"It Is With Sad News That We Announce The Passing Of The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin, 1942-2017, #RipArethaFranklin, #ArethaFranklin" …show more content…
What is more, the last tweet has a date of March 6, 2015, that reads, "Wonderful speaking to @AmericanIdol contestants. Stay true to yourself & you'll go far. http://bit.ly/1EUbOZF #ArethaOnIdol #ArethaSings."
http://www.arethafranklin.net
A search of Aretha's official website has no posted statements about her health. The last message to fans is dated Nov. 8 and contains information about Franklin's support of Elton John's 25th annual gala for the AIDS Foundation. The event raised over $4 million dollars in the current year.
A Google search of "Aretha Franklin" shows no current credible and "hard news" sources that support reports that Franklin is ailing and on her deathbed. Furthermore, there are no live reports from CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Bloomberg, BBC World News, One America News, Local affiliates and any other conventional news brand with reports about anything related to Aretha Franklin as of this writing.
The account purports to be the "Official Twitter of the Undisputed Queen of Soul." However, it does not contain the familiar "Verified" checkmark that has passed the microblogging site's tests for authenticity. A link attached to the unofficial Aretha Franklin account points users to Aretha's music on Apple iTunes.
"It Is With Sad News That We Announce The Passing Of The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin, 1942-2017, #RipArethaFranklin, #ArethaFranklin" …show more content…
What is more, the last tweet has a date of March 6, 2015, that reads, "Wonderful speaking to @AmericanIdol contestants. Stay true to yourself & you'll go far. http://bit.ly/1EUbOZF #ArethaOnIdol #ArethaSings."
http://www.arethafranklin.net
A search of Aretha's official website has no posted statements about her health. The last message to fans is dated Nov. 8 and contains information about Franklin's support of Elton John's 25th annual gala for the AIDS Foundation. The event raised over $4 million dollars in the current year.
A Google search of "Aretha Franklin" shows no current credible and "hard news" sources that support reports that Franklin is ailing and on her deathbed. Furthermore, there are no live reports from CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Bloomberg, BBC World News, One America News, Local affiliates and any other conventional news brand with reports about anything related to Aretha Franklin as of this writing.