Aretha Franklin

It is usual for us to observe radical weight loss for celebrities, but to see someone in her 70s shred some weight is impressive. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, deserves a lot of R-E-S-P-E-C-T after her intense degree of transformation. The legendary singer is known for her award-winning hits like Respect and I Say a Little Prayer. With over 40 years in the business and 18 Grammy Awards under her belt, she truly is one of the most honored performers in the music industry.

Having been struggling with her weight throughout her life, the singing powerhouse lost an impressive 100 lbs. What’s even more shocking is that the icon started her weight loss journey at the age of 70. Aretha kicked it off with a crash diet and was able to bring down 40 pounds off her weight. After being hospitalized, she completely changed her lifestyle and was able to shed 85 lbs in 2012. Is there anything Aretha can’t do?