Find Out The Irrational Fears These Celebrities Have

Aretha Franklin almost destroys her career because of her fear of flying

If there is something we want to highlight about all these famous people is that they have not let their worst fears interfere with their successful careers. And we think that is something quite admirable. Aretha Franklin, for example, had a terrible fear of planes that almost ruined her career.

Aretha Franklin Was Afraid of Flying
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The Queen of Soul music was completely terrified of flying on an airplane. And this fear was so big for her that she almost lost her career. When she was young, the American singer-songwriter had to pass on huge international opportunities, like concerts or award ceremonies, because of her “aviophobia.”

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