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Soul singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of jazz legend Nat 'King' Cole who found success in her own right but struggled with substance abuse, has died at age 65, reports said Friday, AFP reports.
According to celebrity gossip site TMZ, Cole died at a Los Angeles hospital from heart failure. Representatives for the singer could not immediately be reached on New Year's Day.
Cole is the daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole. She carved out her own success with R & B hits like "Our Love" and "This Will Be" before triumphantly intertwining their legacies to make his "Unforgettable" their signature hit together, AP writes.
Her family was devastated over the loss the iconic singer. A statement from her son Robert Yancy, and sisters Timolin and Casey Cole, reads:
"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."Meanwhile, long-time friend and fellow music icon Aretha Franklin was shocked after hearing of Cole's death. In a statement, she said:
"I had to hold back the tears. I know how hard she fought. She fought for so long. She was one of the greatest singers of our time."Her career success highlighted by soaring achievements, including 9 Grammys and 30 million records sold worldwide, was equally matched by her battle over drug addiction and health issues. She rose to musical success in the mid–1970s as an R&B artist with the hits "This Will Be", "Inseparable", and "Our Love". After a period of failing sales and performances due to a heavy drug addiction, Cole re-emerged as a pop artist with the 1987 album Everlasting and her cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac". In the 1990s, she re-recorded standards by her father, resulting in her biggest success, Unforgettable... with Love, which sold over seven million copies and also won Cole Album and Record of the Year honors at the 1992 Grammys.
Here are some reactions of netizens on Twitter:
@NatalieCole on life, love and loss in a heartrending convo. Watch our @PBS tribute Jan. 4. https://t.co/JyiAL5rGoC
— Tavis Smiley (@tavissmiley) January 2, 2016
From addiction to chart-topping success: Natalie Cole's bright life in the spotlight https://t.co/0QQDH3Ohzm pic.twitter.com/svC0LlJnm4
— People magazine (@people) January 1, 2016
Heaven's choir just got more amazing. Rest peacefully LEGEND! #NatalieCole https://t.co/sDEG7tNBtx
— Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) January 1, 2016
When I was 10 my musical life changed with a Natalie Cole Greatest Hits CD. It taught me soul. RIP #NatalieCole https://t.co/kU0Cdzk15I
— David Archuleta (@DavidArchie) January 1, 2016
When I was 10 my musical life changed with a Natalie Cole Greatest Hits CD. It taught me soul. RIP #NatalieCole https://t.co/kU0Cdzk15I
— David Archuleta (@DavidArchie) January 1, 2016
Sad... ICYMI: #NatalieCole Dead At 65 -- Celebs React https://t.co/gaXlrKF5BI pic.twitter.com/IppChpnJAZ
— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) January 2, 2016
Her voice and her legacy will always be #Unforgettable . RIP #NatalieCole
— Ricky Paull Goldin (@rickygoldin) January 2, 2016
#NowPlaying La Costa by Natalie Cole my favorite 4 mins in this woman's incredible career #NatalieCole ♫ https://t.co/trFQ8Zr0dr
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) January 2, 2016
My heart is beyond heavy. Rest in Paradise. Rest in His Peace. Rest in Song ❤️ #NatalieCole pic.twitter.com/pUMhu199Bz
— Kim Fields (@KimVFields) January 1, 2016
— Playbill (@playbill) January 1, 2016
💗 This will be an everlasting love. RIP to the legendary #NatalieCole 🙏 pic.twitter.com/VEyaKP0jZT
— World of Wonder (@WorldOfWonder) January 1, 2016
Today we remember and celebrate the life of the beautiful and soulful #NatalieCole: https://t.co/vsyIUByyyG pic.twitter.com/EJMdIJsKMk
— EBONY MAGAZINE (@EBONYMag) January 1, 2016
RIP to my friend #NatalieCole. You were and will always be special to me and my family! #missyoulikecrazy pic.twitter.com/8mnz7Fw1Og
— Rodney Peete (@RodneyPeete9) January 1, 2016
Very sad to hear that #NatalieCole has died. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. #Unforgettable ❤️
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) January 1, 2016
Sending prayers and condolences to all the loved ones of my friend #NatalieCole! She will be truly missed but her light will shine forever!
— Patti LaBelle (@MsPattiPatti) January 1, 2016
Let me take a minute and teach the babies: The albums #NatalieCole made in the 70s are some of the best ever made... #Inseperable
— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) January 1, 2016
Celebrities and fans alike tribute #NatalieCole on social media: https://t.co/3RrF66azaH pic.twitter.com/BHODGxwGXv
— Global Grind (@GlobalGrind) January 1, 2016
Unforgettable
In every way,
And forever more
That's how you'll stay.
#NatalieCole pic.twitter.com/0bEA3h2TD7
— New York Theater (@NewYorkTheater) January 1, 2016
R.I.P. Natalie Cole, you are Unforgettable and you will be missed. God speed #NatalieCole #Unforgettable pic.twitter.com/DqKyWV3FtC
— Roma Downey (@RealRomaDowney) January 1, 2016
RIP my friend #NatalieCole You were and are #Unforgettable xo
— Luann de Lesseps (@CountessLuann) January 1, 2016
Words cannot express how I feel about the passing of The Beautiful #NatalieCole. She... https://t.co/uWKqhFBGVF pic.twitter.com/q5C2eM7uxJ
— Yolanda Adams (@YolandaAdams) January 1, 2016
Sweet dreams, #NatalieCole. You were #Unforgetable.
— Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) January 1, 2016
Natalie Cole dead at 65. Family of #NatalieCole tells @etnow she is, "UNFORGETTABLE in our hearts forever.” RIP
— Brad Bessey (@BradBessey) January 1, 2016
Sad to hear of the death of singer #NatalieCole. Fab pic of her with her amazing dad - Nat 'King' Cole pic.twitter.com/G8aK41SwGu
— Antony Tiernan (@AntonyTiernan) January 1, 2016
Song still brings tears to my eyes -->> #NatalieCole & Nat King Cole - Unforgettable (The Grammy Awards) https://t.co/DNQceVQixs #RIP
— Sister Toldjah (@sistertoldjah) January 1, 2016
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