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Aretha Franklin cancels gigs on medical advice

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Singer Aretha Franklin has been advised by her doctor to cancel a number of upcoming concerts over the next month.

The 74-year-old singer has axed an upcoming gig in Virginia this month, along with a performance at 'Tony Bennett Celebrates 90' and a solo show at New York City's Radio City Music Hall in September, reported Female First.

"Due to doctors' orders I will have to cancel a few concerts for the next month or so," she said in a statement.

Franklin expects to return to performing in November.

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First Published: Aug 24 2016 | 7:48 AM IST

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