Grammy Winning Singer Natalie Cole Dead At 65
LOS ANGELES (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Grammy winning singer Natalie Cole died Thursday at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. She was 65.
The daughter of the late jazz legend Nat "King'' Cole died of congestive heart failure related to ongoing health issues, CBS News confirmed.
Her family released a statement saying, "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. Our beloved mother and sister will be greatly missed and remain UNFORGETTABLE in our hearts forever."
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Cole had battled drug problems and hepatitis that forced her to undergo a kidney transplant in May 2009.
Cole's 1991 album, "Unforgettable --- With Love,'' sold some 14 million copies and won six Grammys. It featured reworked versions of some of her father's best-known songs.
On the title cut, "Unforgettable,'' she sang along with her father's taped version to create a memorable duet.
Nat "King'' Cole died of lung cancer in 1965.
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