Aretha Franklin's $19,000 tax bill will be paid by PETA if she promises
never to wear fur again.

The 'Respect' singer - who was crowned Biggest Loser by the animal rights
activists last month for her love of fur - is close to having her Michigan
home repossessed unless she can come up with the money.

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) have agreed to settle the
bill if she agrees to their terms, which also includes handing over her
collection of fur coats.

PETA president Ingrid Newkirk wrote in a letter to the singer: "We would
like to help you out by paying the approximately $19,000 in back taxes that
you owe - if you'll agree to save animals from hideous suffering and death
by promising never to wear fur again and donating your old furs to PETA.

"We are absolutely sincere in making this offer - we believe that you know
in your heart that your fans will love you even more if you make a fur-free
resolution.

"Our offer is a win-win situation. You get to keep your home, and animals
get to keep their lives. We are rooting for you to please give animals the
R-E-S-P-E-C-T that they deserve by giving up fur."

It is unknown whether Aretha has responded to the letter yet.