RIP Natalie Cole

[Iron Woode]

http://www.tmz.com/2016/01/01/natalie-cole-dead/

Natalie Cole -- one of the great voices in decades -- has died ... TMZ has learned.

Cole, whose hits include "This Will Be" and "Unforgettable" which she performed as a virtual duet with dad Nat King Cole -- died from congestive heart failure, although we're told the underlying medical issues were complications from a kidney transplant and Hepatitis C.

Natalie had been very sick recently, cancelling several tour dates in late December including a New Year's Eve concert at Disney Hall in L.A. She also cancelled an upcoming February concert due to illness.

Natalie struggled with substance abuse and was plagued with health problems, suffering from liver disease in 2008. She also underwent chemo for Hepatitis C.

Natalie, who was married 3 times and has a son, was 65.

She died in a Los Angeles hospital.

RIP

Update:

Natalie's rep tells TMZ, “It is with heavy hearts that we bring to you all the news of our Mother and sister's passing. Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived..with dignity, strength and honor. Our beloved Mother and sister will be greatly missed and remain UNFORGETTABLE in our hearts forever.”

 

[Mayne]

Sad day indeed

 

[preCRT]

Rip

 

[zinfamous]

whoa, had no idea she was sick.

sad

 

[Zim Hosein]

R. I. P. Natalie Cole! :rose;

 

[SKORPI0]

RIP at 65.

 

[Slacker]

https://youtu.be/Y3iz1dp6Lj4

 

[Charmonium]

Hep C can fuck you up and not just your liver. My guess is that the kidney transplant was the result of the infection. Congestive heart failure seems weird though.

 

[Strk]

Hep C can fuck you up and not just your liver. My guess is that the kidney transplant was the result of the infection. Congestive heart failure seems weird though.

It did say she had numerous health problems. I'd say that, the substance abuse and the hep C would do a number on anyone.

 

[Linux23]

oh man.

i didn't love her music but she was ok if on the radio. RIP

 

[lupi]

The last 2+ weeks has been a seemingly unusual amount of celebrity deaths.

 

[Charmonium]

The last 2+ weeks has been a seemingly unusual amount of celebrity deaths.

There are many well-known risk factors for death -- high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and Christmas.
Yes, Christmas.
Several studies show you have a greater chance of dying on Christmas, the day after Christmas or New Year's Day than any other single day of the year.
This is true for people who die of natural causes, which account for 93% of all deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/23/health/christmas-death-rate/

 

[JEDIYoda]

very sad!

 

[sdifox]

RIP...