She had surgery but not that surgery,  The Queen Of Soul "Aretha Franklin" says. In an interview with Access Hollywood, surgery helped Aretha Franklin lose 85 lbs.  Since undergoing a mysterious surgical procedure in December for reasons she refuses to reveal, Franklin's health and weight loss have been much-buzzed-about topics. In January, she said she was "not going to even deal with" rumors that she had pancreatic cancer. If she has lost weight due to illness or surgery she looks fabulous. I can't wait to see her summer tour. Rock on Ree Ree !!

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