Aretha Franklin May Be Battling Pancreatic CancerAretha Franklin still recuperating in a Detroit hospital.SavePrintAretha Franklin is inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame on June 14 in New York City. Jemal Countess/Getty ImagesEpoch Times Staff12/8/2010|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesAmerica in Photos: Greenland Disagreements, Machado Visits the Capitol, and US–Japan TalksJan 18, 2026Day in Photos: Offensive in Syria, Rocket For New Lunar Mission, and Greyhounds RaceJan 17, 2026Day in Photos: Fire in Netherlands, Heavy Rain in South Africa, and Spanish Farmers ProtestingJan 16, 2026Day in Photos: Ailing Astronaut Returns to Earth, UN Secretary-General Speaks, and European Troops Arrive in GreenlandJan 15, 2026Related Topicssurgerypancreatic canceroperations