Report: Natalie Cole Passes Away at Age 65

TMZ reports today that Natalie Cole passed away in Los Angeles.

Cole, who was 65 at the time her death, first came to prominence performing with her father, Nat King Cole. She went on to release an award-winning virtual duet with him, "Unforgettable," in 1991.


She reportedly died from congestive heart failure. She has long suffered from Hepatitis C and recently underwent a Kidney transplant.

Cole has recently cancelled several tour dates in late December including a New Year's Eve concert in L.A.

Natalie survives one son, Robert Yancy, who is 38.

Reverend Jesse Jackson has offered his condolences.

#NatalieCole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace. #Inseperable pic.twitter.com/zn7DArSMcG

— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) January 1, 2016

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