An outpouring of prayers continues for Detroit's legendary Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin as she battles cancer.
It has been confirmed that Franklin is suffering from pancreatic cancer.
According to a family member, the award-winning singer is recovering at Detroit's Sinai Grace Hospital, where she underwent surgery in late November.
The family member also said the surgery was successful and that Franklin was walking, talking, laughing and showing a sense of humor.
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“The surgery was highly successful," the family member said. "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."
Those who know Franklin have shared stories about working and spending time with the singer.
Brian and Mark Pastoria run Harmonie Park Studios in Detroit and have recorded music with Franklin.
Inside the studio is the microphone she used to record her most recent albums.
Mark Pastoria was there during her recording sessions and won a couple of Grammys for his efforts.
"Sometimes you can't believe you're there, but then you have to realize you have a job to do so you get out of that mode," said Mark Pastoria.
He showed off a picture he took with Franklin and Burt Bacharach inside Franklin's home. The picture was taken in her foyer where they recorded a track for her "So Damn Happy" album.
Pastoria recalled what it was like to hear Franklin sing.
"After she did a take, we just turned and looked at each other and he looked and me and I think he was more in awe than I was," said Pastoria.
Pastoria made a music video out of Franklin’s song "Good News" using images of Detroit.
Brian Pastoria also worked with Franklin and said doing so was like an out-of-body experience.
"To know her as a person, just lifts you up. It really does. She's a very special lady," said Brian Pastoria.
"I hope Aretha feels well and my thoughts go out to here and her family," said Mark Pastoria.
"I feel good knowing that when that people I do talk to that know her, that everybody's being positive. And you know, I know that that's Aretha's nature, and that's her spirit," said Brian Pastoria.
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