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Etta James Diagnosed With Terminal Leukemia, Doctor Reveals
- Posted on Dec 16th 2011 2:33PM by Theo Spielberg
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The 73-year-old singer has been suffering from various ailments in recent years. In May, the iconic singer was hospitalized with a urinary tract that led to sepsis. She has sought out treatment for substance abuse several times and, in January 2010, her husband revealed that she was suffering from leukemia and dementia.
Her doctor, Elaine James (no relation), asked that concerned fans pray for the singer in her time of need. "I am Southern and Christian and would just ask for the prayers of her fans and friends," the doctor told the Riverside Press-Enterprise. "They know she's been sick, but not how sick."
James, who was born Jamesetta Hawkins, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, won four Grammys and left an indelible mark on music history.
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familytraditionband
I am in the country music genre, but I can still appreciate the great voice and soul she had.
Leland Harding III
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Now there was a peformer...a singer and a lady.....Gagme and a few other of the Connie comes lately's should take a few lessons from her...
God bless you Etta for all the wonderful songs and years you entertained us with class....
shirleyb
Etta sings one of my favorite songs of all time...At Last. What a voice! I saw her in person a couple of years ago at Humphreys On The Bay. Still fabulous! Pray for her recovery.
December 19 2011 at 1:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMay god give you the wisdom, peace, love, and comfort during this time Etta!! I love you!! You have a voice of a angel!!!
December 19 2011 at 11:52 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPoor Etta. She looks so pale.
December 17 2011 at 5:18 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThank you Etta for the wonderful music.
December 17 2011 at 4:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyEtta James....you are the singer everyone else tries to be! I have your CD's in my car this very moment....You live forever in our hearts!
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May God's Blessing Shower Upon YOU. LOVE Ya!
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