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| Etta James |
The R & B singer has a terminal illness, your doctor in an interview this week confirmed reports of poor health of the artist.
Dr. Elaine James, who is the family of blues legend, said in a video interview with a newspaper of California that the singer suffers from leukemia 73 years, dementia and kidney problems, among "many other diseases."
"At this point, it is considered that Etta James is terminally ill," said the doctor at the newspaper "Press-Enterprise of Riverside ', California.
The specialist added that the diagnosis was made two weeks ago by three medical specialists, including an oncologist, a hospital where the singer goes regularly.
James's two sons, Donto and Sametto have stated that they were not sure the diagnosis was accurate and that the announcement was made without the permission of the family.
Both agreed that the health of his mother is deteriorating and they decided they should be treated in a hospital and not at his home in Riverside.
James, who performed hits such as' At Last ',' The Wallflower 'and' Good Rockin 'Daddy,' won three Grammy Awards. The artist was a key figure in the early days of rock and entered the Hall of Fame Rock and Roll in 1993.
The artist has struggled with obesity and heroin addiction throughout his life. In 2003 he underwent gastric bypass surgery.
In recent times, the singer was hospitalized several times, one for a blood infection.
James was active in the music industry despite her health problems and in November released a record called 'The Dreamer.'
"I do not think his latest album. Of course she wants to continue making music," said Sametto James.
