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Singer · Musician
Aretha Franklin
American singer, songwriter, and pianist (1942 to 2018)
Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 and died on August 16, 2018, aged 76.
- Born
- March 25, 1942, Memphis
- Died
- August 16, 2018
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer, Musician
Official links: Official website (arethafranklin.net) · Instagram · X · YouTube · Wikipedia
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Aretha’s birthday, by the numbers
- Aretha Franklin was born on a Wednesday.
- Aretha Franklin would have turned 84 in 2026.
- Half birthday: September 25. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
- Aretha Franklin belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Aretha Franklin born?
Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 and died on August 16, 2018, aged 76.
What is Aretha Franklin’s zodiac sign?
Aries, born March 25.
Does Aretha Franklin have an official website?
Yes: arethafranklin.net.