Singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of legendary performer Nat King Cole, passed away at the age of 65. She was best known for the songs “Unforgettable,” “Inseparable” and “This Will Be.”
Cole’s publicist Maureen O’Conner said that Cole died Thursday night at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles due to complications from ongoing health issues. She received a kidney transplant in May of 2009 and battled against Hepatitis C. She also struggled with a drug addiction through the years.
Natalie Cole was a frequent performer at fundraisers, and helped raise millions for various charitable causes. Celebrities went on Twitter to express the condolences.
Tony Bennet (via Instagram) I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Natalie Cole, as I have cherished the long friendship I had with her, her father Nat, and the family over the years.
Rev Jesse Jackson Sr
#NatalieCole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace. #Inseperable
Arsenio Hall
In college, I named my bass guitar Natalie! As a young stand up comic I opened for Natalie Cole. She was all that, in all ways! [ RIP ]