CHICAGO (AP) - Aretha Franklin sang “Amazing Grace” to Oprah Winfrey during the talk show queen’s farewell show.
The music legend came onstage in a white, one-shouldered gown for her performance. She was introduced by Winfrey’s longtime partner, Stedman Graham. Franklin was one of several musical acts at Tuesday night’s “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular” at Chicago’s United Center.
Franklin’s performance was punctuated by applause from the crowd of 13,000. She danced back and forth on the stage, clapping her hands and waving her arms. Winfrey went on stage near the end of the song and the two embraced.
Franklin underwent surgery several months ago for an ailment she has declined to disclose.
Earlier during the taping, poet Maya Angelou recited a special poem for Winfrey accompanied by musician Alicia Keyes.
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