'I miss her, but I didn't want her to suffer,' Knight said.
Prior to speaking with WDIV, Knight spoke with Us Weekly, where she shared her memories of Franklin but didn't disclose her illness. However, it's unknown when the 74-year-old singer was diagnosed with the illness. While speaking with WDIV (Channel 4), Knight said that she has pancreatic cancer. STREAM: Aretha Franklin's Memorial Service Live From Detroit, Michigan