Arha Franklin Calls Surgery 'Highly Successful'

Kevin Mazur/WireImage Arha Franklin Rosetta Stone outlet who has been in and out of the hospital since the summer had surgery Thursday that was "highly successful," according to a statement released Thursday. The singer, 68, has not revealed what she is being treated for."God is still in control," Franklin said. "I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country." Fans held a vigil for the singer Wednesday in Droit.In August, Franklin canceled two New York shows Rosetta Stone Japanese after breaking two ribs in a fall. She had a brief hospital stay in late October for undisclosed reasons, and said at the time that she was eager to g back on the road. However, just days later she canceled all of her concert dates through May.Read Mary J. Bliges tribute to ArhaHer most recent performance was in late July, when she performed with former Secrary of State Condoleezza Rice in Philadelphia. Franklin joined Rice a classically trained pianist for two songs at a charity concert.Franklin, whom Rosta Stone ned the greatest singer of all time in 2008, received a Grmy nomination Wednesday for her du with Ron Isley, "Youve Got A Friend," in the Best RB Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals category. Franklin was honored with the Grmys Lifime Achievement Award in 1994.Arha Franklin calls her surgery a Rosetta Stone Portuguese success [Associated Press].