In Memoriam

In Memoriam : Singer Natalie Cole dies at 65

Chart-topping R&B singer Natalie Cole, who followed her legendary father into the music business has died.

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11 years ago

January 1, 2016

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R&B singer Natalie Cole, who followed her legendary father into the music business with hits like “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” and “Unforgettable,” has passed away.

She was 65.

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“Natalie Cole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace,” tweeted the Rev. Jesse Jackson on New Year’s Day.

Cole, who had struggled with a variety of health issues in recent years, died Thursday night, according to publicist Maureen O’Connor. The cause of death was reportedly congestive heart failure.

Cole was forced to cancel a series of shows over the last three months after a recurrence of hepatitis C.

#NatalieCole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace. #Inseperable pic.twitter.com/zn7DArSMcG

— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) January 1, 2016

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