Soul singer Aretha Franklin, who recently underwent surgery for an undisclosed health issue, was reported to be suffering from pancreatic cancer, the Detroit News said on its web site.
Publicists for the 68-year-old singer, who has canceled all her appearances through May 2011, could not immediately be reached for comment.
The legendary singer of 1960s hits like "Chain of Fools" and "Respect" had continued a busy schedule of touring and recording until late October.
In January 2009, she sang at the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama.
Get Well Re Re!!! We still need you and that fancy hat you wore when the President was sworn in....
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