Friday, 20 January 2012

Etta James Has Died

Big voice: Etta was the subject of a recent Beyonce film, Cadillac Records
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Etta James

American soul singer,
Etta James has died today.

The 73 year old songstress
has passed away after
a long battle with Leukemia
and Alzheimers disease.

The star passed away at
Riverside Community hospital
in Riverside, California, just
days before her 74th birthday.

She leaves behind a huge musical
legacy, in 2006 she was awarded
the Billboard R&B Founders award
and is best remembered for her mega
hit song, At Last.

R.I.P Etta James X

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