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Natalie Cole Recovering After Kidney Transplant

Eva Lam — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:00:31 +0000

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Natalie Cole is recuperating following a successful kidney transplant.

The 59-year-old singer received the kidney from a deceased organ donor and was “resting comfortably” in a Los Angeles hospital, her spokeswoman said in a statement Wednesday.

The statement also confirmed that the singer has postponed a planned summer tour in order to recover.

“Ms. Cole’s physicians have advised her to postpone her summer tour dates as she recuperates for the next three to four months,” the spokeswoman said. “Further information about the re-scheduled dates will be available shortly.”

Cole was diagnosed in February 2008 with hepatitis C, a condition she said likely resulted from drug use more than 30 years ago. She had been undergoing kidney dialysis three times a week since September.

Despite her health obstacles, the singer had been touring the world to promote her new album, “Still Unforgettable.” The daughter of late jazz musician Nat King Cole has won nine Grammys over a 30-year career.

Singer Natalie Cole Hospitalized

Irene Ogrodnik — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:36:06 +0000

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Grammy-winning star Natalie Cole was admitted to a NYC hospital earlier today, reports E! News.

According to the entertainment website, the singer has been suffering a setback stemming from her grueling chemotherapy treatment for hepatitis C.

“She’s been under treatment for hep C, which has been laying dormant in her system from years ago,” publicist Maureen O’Connor tells E! News.

“It’s a pretty hefty treatment and she’s dealing with the side effects.”

As a result, the 58-year-old had to cancel all her October promotional stops and performances. Cole was also forced to cancel an appearance at Midtown Border to plug her latest album.

“I wanted to express my sincerest apologies as I was excited to greet my fans tonight, but my illness got the best of me,” Cole said in a statement. “I look forward to seeing you all very soon.”

Cole will remain in the hospital for a few more days before flying back to her home in Los Angeles, where she’ll spend the next month recuperating.