In Memoriam
In Memoriam: Legendary Singer Etta James dies at 73
Singing legend Etta James, best known for her hits like “WallFlower”, “Something’s Got a Hold On Me”, and the wedding favorite “At Last” has died.
Singing legend Etta James, best known for her hits like “WallFlower”, “Something’s Got a Hold On Me”, and the wedding favorite “At Last” has died.
She was 73.
Etta James death
James was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010, and also suffered from dementia and hepatitis C.
She died at a hospital in Riverside, California. She would have turned 74 Wednesday.
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