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Aretha Franklin recovering from “successful” surgery

The queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, is recovering in a Detroit hospital after undergoing surgery yesterday (December 2) for an undisclosed illness.

The singer was admitted yesterday for the procedure and has released a statement to assure fans that she is recovering, though she still did not reveal her mystery illness.

The statement read:  "The surgery was highly successful. God is still in control. I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country. God bless you all for your prayers!"

Rumours and worries have surrounded Franklin’s health recently after she was forced to cancel all of her personal appearances until May 2011 under doctor’s orders.

Watch Aretha being honoured by UNCF last year, below: