Natalie Cole - Dead at age 65
Source: TMZ
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.
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Poor Natalie - Rest in Peace
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And yes, I'm in my 70s. RIP to Natalie and her dad. 
Also, I had no idea till I heard today that her mother sang with the Count Basie Orchestra.
Sad.
She will be missed.
not unexpected. Have followed her Hep C ordeal and had been rooting for her as she fought to make a comeback despite the issues... but alas... 
A great voice now silenced. R.I.P. and many condolences to her family.
missing them both
That picture made me tear up a little.
A sweet Voice that will be missed by mankind. Give your Dad a hug for us.
RIP. 
I hope you and your dad are making beautiful music again.
rocktivity
and on NY Day of all things. She will certainly be missed. Natalie, you truly will be unforgettable.
What a huge loss!
I'm going to differ with all of you. It's better to be out of here at 65 and not have to endure old age. Old age sucks as a way to go. Take your assisted living at 6 grand a month, Depends, and walker; I want nothing to do with them. I would rather exit stage left than endure all that.
I think, actually, though, that 75 might be a little better.
But back to the main point: Despite drugs being a major challenge, Natalie had a fabulous life, having had a famous father, a musical career of her own, doing what she did best. She was in the thick of the music and acting business, knowing just about everybody who was anybody. Grammy winner, several times over.
"Unforgettable!"
Cher
It can be a lot older; I think it depends on the individual. Some people age well, some don't.
I have two elderly relatives in assisted living now. They're so freaking old they hardly know what's going on. Between the two, the bills each month are around $12k. And that sure isn't counting the bills to Medicare. Neither one of them wants to live like this, dependent on aides who could really give a ratz ass over their comfort or condition, despite the very nice places they live in.
All I'm really saying, though, is that she escaped that fate. Wish I could.
Cher
But I don't think they were as debilitating as old age.
Cher
An amazing singer and songwriter
La Costa, my theme song that always reminded me of the ocean when away from it and even after coming back to it. Thank you, Natalie for this song and so many others
I'm so sorry to hear this! Safe Passage, lovely lady!
What a way to start the new year!
Actually, listening to her music in this thread is a melancholy but lovely way to start the year.
I didn't know she was having health issues. I'm glad it's over for her and she won't have to suffer any more. RIP Natalie
I probably shouldn't pry, but was her Hep C related to drug use? I ask because I'm quite familiar with that connection, despite thankfully not being infected myself.
