Who fathered Aretha Franklin’s 1st child?
Who fathered Aretha Franklin’s 1st child?
Aretha first became pregnant at the age of 12, and gave birth to her first child, named Clarence after her father, American Baptist minister CL Franklin, in 1955. According to biographer David Ritz, the father of her oldest son Clarence was believed to be Donald Burke, a boy from school.
Who is Donald Burk?
Clarence Franklin’s father has been reported to have been a man named Donald Burk, who was a schoolmate of the singer’s.
How old was Edward Jordan when he impregnated Aretha Franklin?
Edward Jordan is the father of two of Franklin’s sons. At age 12, the music legend gave birth to her first child, Clarence, in 1955.
Who inherited Aretha Franklin’s estate?
Jul 12, 2022. The estate of the legendary Aretha Franklin is finally done with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). According to USA Today, the outstanding $7.8 million debt has officially been paid in full. This is a huge win for Franklin’s four sons who inherited her estate following her passing in 2018.
