How many times was Aretha Franklin married and how many children?
How many times was Aretha Franklin married and how many children?
Franklin was married twice, and had four children, before passing away in 2018 at the age of 76. The legendary singer is back in the spotlight thanks to Suzan-Lori Parks’s Genius: Aretha, a new National Geographic series starring Cynthia Erivo as the singer.
Who raised Aretha Franklin’s first child?
In 1957, aged 14, she had a second child named Edward after his father Edward Jordan. While Aretha was pursuing her career, her grandmother Rachel and sister Erma took turns raising the children.
How many baby father’s did Aretha Franklin have?
The Respect star – who passed away in 2018 aged 76 – had a troubled personal life that included a pregnancy at the tender age of 12 and four children by four fathers.
What happened to Aretha Franklin’s children?
Per a 2019 piece from The New York Times, her son Teddy played guitar at Aretha’s live shows for 25 years, while Edward sang gospel music, and her eldest, Clarence, reportedly has made music as well. Franklin’s other son, Kecalf, aspired to be a Christian rapper.
