Friday, 1 January 2016

Singing legend and nine-time Grammy winner Natalie Cole dies aged 65(photos)

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Tragedy: Natalie Cole (above in December 1999) has passed away at the age of 65 as a result of congestive heart failure
Natalie Cole passed away Thursday at the age of 65.
The singing legend, known for such Grammy-winning hits as This Will Be and the classic duet Unforgettable which she performed with her father Nat King Cole, died from congestive heart failure in Los Angeles at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.  
'It is with heavy hearts that we bring to you all the news of our Mother and sister's passing. Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived..with dignity, strength and
honor,' Cole's family said in a statement.
'Our beloved Mother and sister will be greatly missed and remain UNFORGETTABLE in our hearts forever.'

 Legend: Cole (above in January 2015) had been forced to cancel a number of recent appearances due to health problems

 Dad: Cole with her father, jazz legend Nat King Cole, in a 1955 photo session (above)

 Everlasting love: Cole won nine Grammy Awards over the course of her career (above winning Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Still Unforgettable in 2009)

 Family: Cole and and her son Robert Yancy at the singer's 60th birthday party in 2010

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