Name:
Aretha Franklin

Date of birth:
March 25, 1942

Hometown:
Memphis, TN

Diabetes Type:
Unknown

Aretha Franklin, commonly known as the ‘Queen of Soul’ is a woman with many talents, known as a singer, song writer and pianist, one thing that isn’t widely known about this artist is that she is diabetic.

Award winner

To date Aretha Franklin has a staggering twenty Grammy Awards including the Lifetime Achievement Grammy and the Living Legend Grammy.

Additionally she has reportedly achieved twenty number one hit singles including ‘Respect’, ‘Say a little prayer’ and ‘Think’.

Type 1 or type 2?

It is unreported whether Aretha Franklin is an insulin dependent diabetic

However whether it be type 1 or type 2 , this legend has not let having the condition interfere with a career stretching over fifty years and should therefore be an inspiration to anyone.

Get our free newsletters

Stay up to date with the latest news, research and breakthroughs.

You May Also Like

Elizabeth Taylor

Name: Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor Date of birth: February 27, 1932 Hometown: Hampstead,…