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May 14, 2013 / 6:42 AM

Aretha Franklin cancels two U.S. concerts over health issues

Singer Aretha Franklin entertains the crowd as she preforms at the grand opening of the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis on October 1, 2011. Orginally opened in 1934 as the Kiel Opera House, the facility was closed for over 20 years and has now been restored to its orginal look. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

1 of 3 | Singer Aretha Franklin entertains the crowd as she preforms at the grand opening of the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis on October 1, 2011. Orginally opened in 1934 as the Kiel Opera House, the facility was closed for over 20 years and has now been restored to its orginal look. UPI/Bill Greenblatt | License Photo

Aretha Franklin has cancelled two performances that were set to take place on May 20 and May 26 due to her doctor's recommendations for treatment. The singer made the announcement via Facebook on Monday.

"Ms. Aretha Franklin has regretfully withdrawn from her scheduled performances at Foxwoods Resort & Casino and with Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) on Monday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. celebrating the 24th annual Corporate Night," read the statement on Franklin's Facebook wall.

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The announcement also explained that Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Janelle Monáe would be performing in Franklin's place with the CSO.

To read Franklin's entire statement visit her Facebook page.

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