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Singer Etta James, the 73-year old musical legend, is terminally ill and about to die. All of this is according to her manager, who is asking fans to pray for her. The singer is best known for her 1961 hit, “At Last.” Her family says that she is in “the final stages of leukemia.”
Lupe De Leon, James’ friend, says that James is at home and simply isn’t expected to recover.
"Etta has a terminal illness. She's in the final stages of leukemia. She has also been diagnosed with dementia and Hepatitis C. She's in a home right now and mostly sleeps," De Leon says. "She is under the care of a live-in doctor from Riverside Community Hospital (in Riverside, Calif.) and two others who have placed her on oxygen. Her husband is with her 24 hours a day, and her sons visit regularly. We're all very sad. We're just waiting."
James’ doctor told the Press-Enterprise that her condition was untreatable about two weeks ago.
"I am Southern and Christian and would just ask for the prayers of her fans and friends," Dr. Elaine James said.
James was portrayed by the singer Beyonce Knowles in the film, “Cadillac Records” in 2008. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle asked Beyonce to sing “At Last” during their inauguration dance.
3 comments:
JUST A SIMPLE THANKS. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER VOICE WITH THE OVERWHEMING SPIRIT AS JAMESETTA. THANKS FOR GIVING ME A REASON TO ENJO0Y THE FIFTIES. LOVE YOU LADY ETTA.
I just want to say after watching this Lady perform and having the opportunity the share the same stage that she had being an amatuer singer back in the late fifties myself I had never seen that much energy from any performer during that era or this one...may God Bless you....AL...
My prayers and best wishes goes out to the family and friends of Mrs.James is and will always be one of my most favorite female singers there's nothing she has song i didn't like.Thank you Mrs.James for sharing your gift with us may god bless you and keep you in his loving arms as i will in my heart.Pamela Wesley
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