TMZ: Doctors informed Aretha Franklin's family that 'Aretha will pass' today
Aretha Franklin has been in ill health in recent years, and her family and friends were warned a few weeks ago that she would likely "go at any time."

Aretha Franklin has been in ill health in recent years, and her family and friends were warned a few weeks ago that she would likely "go at any time."
The actor and dancer passed away a number of years ago, but now some people close to him have claimed that he was physically and emotionally abused by his wife.
Ellen DeGeneres faced a tragic loss in her young adult life when her girlfriend was killed in a horrible car accident while they were quarreling.
The prince has long been plagued by rumors that his biological father is actually his mother's former lover, but that lover has now spoken out about the impossibility of it.
The Duchess of York and her ex-husband were only married for ten years, but she was thrust thoroughly into the public eye when they first tied the knot.
The Irishman always ordered three beers at a time when he went to the bar, and the bartender was curious as to why he would want to have so many at once.
Actor and director James Hawthorne, best known as Big Red Davis in "The Five Heartbeats," has been using his Facebook to share photos of members of his family.
Ayesha Curry has yet again proven why she and her husband Steph are considered "couple goals" by many, as she shares a throwback photo from when they first made their relationship official on Instagram.
The beautiful, wide-eyed baby boy would grow up to be one of the most well-known actors from an incredible array of movies over his career, from musicals to mob movies.
Actor, comedian, and director Robert Townsend, best known as Robert Peterson in “The Parent ‘Hood,” has three children, two of them are talented entertainers.
While being fed peas by her parents, a six-month-old baby talked for the very first time. Surprisingly, her first words reflected her strong hate for the greens.
Tyrin Turner played one of the most memorable characters on "Menace II Society", and what people might not realize is the actor has had two grown twins who share the same birthday as he.
Soul singer Aretha Franklin is said to be sick. She’s said to be in Detroit surrounded with family but her illness hasn’t been revealed.
Kylie Jenner recently turned 21, and she shared videos of her celebration on Instagram. However, some fans keep on speculating Travis is not Stormi’s father.
The 87-year-old actor and producer, Robert Duvall, is most famously known for his role as Tom Hagen in "The Godfather." Would you recognize him today?
Cheers was a fan-favorite sitcom during the nineties; a place to unwind after the end of a day and where "everybody knew your name."
An orca whale named Tahlequah gave birth to a calf late last month. Sadly, the calf died within 30 minutes of being born, and Tahlequah couldn't let go.
Rapper and “The Talk” co-host, Eve, recently melted hearts after sharing a photo of her multimillionaire husband rocking a kimono at the auction ceremony of the Gumball 3000 rally. The event raised over £300,000.
It was such a heartbreaking moment when a father kissed his eight-month-old son goodnight, only to pass away while holding his baby boy in his arms a few moments later.
Thousands of animals die in hot cars every year, and these 12 strangers decided it was not going to happen on their watch.
A mother from Seattle is doing everything in her power to locate her daughter, Samantha Sayers, who went missing a week ago while hiking.
Reality star and lawyer Phaedra Parks, best known for Real House of Atlanta, took to Instagram to share a slideshow of her brother Jacques on his birthday.
He had gotten into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Wales, and after his rescue his family were told there was nothing that could be done to improve his condition.
Chris Herrmann, a 64-year-old grandfather from Perth who lost his wife two years ago. Realizing how fleeting life is, he decided to take a "gap year."
Several firemen from the Paris Fire Department in Northeast Texas did the "Lip Sync Challenge." They sang to a couple of famous hits and some old classics.
An elderly couple decided to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary with a particularly elegant dinner but, as the husband came to find out, life can surprise you even at an advanced age.
How is it possible for him to smell that bad?
According to several studies, there are eight most common warning signs that would tip you off and let you know that you may have developed a heart disease.
Melvin Mendoza discovered the newborn baby he was grieving for had never even existed after he and his friends dug up the tiny white coffin only to find a doll inside.
Reports have said that actor Richard Gere is expecting his first child with new wife Alejandra Silva. The pair married in April after dating for four years.
Ben DeForest, owner of the Cardboard Box said Obama enjoyed his dinner on Monday night with former first lady Michelle Obama and a dozen friends of the couple.
Five years after his death I discovered my husband led a double life.
The 16-year-old Jordan Holgerson was pushed off a bridge over the Lewis River in Moulton Falls and sustained severe injuries.
He starred in one of the most well-known family drama series of the seventies, "The Waltons." Some fans may not have seen him since, or possibly didn’t even recognize him if they had. But we’ve got his latest look.
Nothing is more painful than losing a child, as anyone who has ever lost a child will agree, and celebrities are no different in how they are affected by such tragedies.
A young woman name Kiera Bergman has gone missing a week ago and her family and friends are desperately trying to find her with the help of the police.
Sean Connery is like a fine bottle of wine – he just keeps getting better with age! And he is still just as loved as he was when he appeared as James Bond in the 007 movies more than 30 years ago!
Singer and songwriter Fantasia Barrino, best known for winning the third season of “American Idol,” took to Instagram to honor her husband, Kendall Taylor.
David Otunga recently melted hearts by sharing a set of pics with his late Kenyan dad, Moses Otunga, on Instagram. He continually pays homage to his parents on social media, and their story is worth to tell.
While seeing Idris Elba as the newest James Bond might be exciting, the actor himself has been asking fans not to believe the hype as he and his team have not gotten an invitation to play the role.
Lauren Silverman is well-known as the woman who finally "got" Simon Cowell. But who is she, really, and what do we know about her?
After the death of this important TV star, people who worked with him shared his thoughts on him.
Lisa Marie Presley had her first television interview after four years. She’s well-known as a singer and Elvis Presley’s only child.
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died eight years ago, but even to this day, there are many questions left unanswered with some fans still left wondering if Paris Jackson is his biological daughter.