Aretha Franklin – 85 lbs

Aretha Franklin is no longer among us, but her vocals had a lasting impact on the music industry. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, she was best known for songs like Respect, and I Say a Little Prayer. Sadly, she passed away at age 76 in 2018 after suffering from pancreatic cancer.

In 2011, Franklin’s appearance on The Wendy Williams Show had many wondering if she was doing alright. This is because she showed a very noticeable weight loss (85 pounds, according to Fox News) compared to the time she performed in Philadelphia in July of 2010.