Chaka Kahn
Chaka Kahn was one of the most well-known and gifted vocalists of the 1970s thanks to her incredible voice. But she had never given her health much thought, and it appeared that the consequences had only now caught up with her. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in addition to the negative effects of her poor eating and drinking on her appearance. Since then, the singer has adopted healthier habits including exercising, taking online courses, and adopting a vegan diet, all of which have contributed to her weight loss.
Chaka Kahn
Aretha Franklin – 85 pounds
Aretha Franklin, one of the most famous vocalists of the 1960s, had a voice to be remembered. She never got enough sleep, which was one of the detrimental impacts of her extremely successful profession. Her health suffered as a result, and in 2010, she had many surgeries. She then promised to exercise, enroll in online courses, and change her diet. She was able to get back into shape thanks to this, but as she grew older, her options became more limited. The singer passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2025.
Aretha Franklin – 85 Pounds
