Legendary Singer Natalie Cole Passes Away At 65

It’s with a very heavy heart that I report Natalie Cole passed away in a Los Angeles hospital from congestive heart failure. She was 65.

Via TMZ:

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 Cole is survived by her son, Robert Adam Yancy.

Rest in grace, Natalie.

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