Rap-Up.com || Blues Legend Etta James Dies at 73

Etta James has died at the age of 73, according to her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon.

CNN reports that the “At Last” singer passed away from complications from leukemia at a Riverside, California, hospital with her husband, Artis Mills, and her sons by her side.

The powerhouse vocalist, known as “Miss Peaches,” was diagnosed with the disease in 2010, and also suffered from dementia and hepatitis C.

“This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world,” De Leon said. “She was a true original who could sing it all—her music defied category.”

Throughout her illustrious career, James opened for the Rolling Stones, won six Grammys, and was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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23 Comments

Peter
January 20th, 2012 at 9:51 am
R.I.P

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Boy Wonder
January 20th, 2012 at 9:52 am
R.I.P. to a legend

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Lauryn
January 20th, 2012 at 9:56 am
OMG – Bey Make A Public Statement. But I Must Admit She Seemed Abit Bitter Before, But R.I.P!

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mia holmes
January 20th, 2012 at 9:57 am
hello peeps i am rly happy today cuz i have just listened to my friend and jojo’s new song lool

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mia holmes
January 20th, 2012 at 9:58 am
Sorry that was my big sister leigh NOT ME!!!!

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E.MY.EONFACEBOOK/SOUNDCLOUD
January 20th, 2012 at 9:59 am
”AT LAST” R.I.P THE MUSIC WILL LIVE LONGER..

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E.MY.EONFACEBOOK/SOUNDCLOUD
January 20th, 2012 at 10:00 am
R.I.P!!

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Songstress
January 20th, 2012 at 10:12 am
REST IN PARADISE Ms. Etta James, you’re legacy & sassiness will live on !

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HECTOR
January 20th, 2012 at 10:25 am
RIP TO THE AT LAST QUEEN !

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Tionne
January 20th, 2012 at 10:26 am
R.I.P. paved the way for all these chicks

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boom boom
January 20th, 2012 at 10:44 am
RIP <3

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just me
January 20th, 2012 at 11:03 am
RIP

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Audrey Hepburn
January 20th, 2012 at 11:24 am
This is so sad. Her music had such a sophistication about it and represented that of an iconic musician. Hopefully now they’ll do a RESPECTABLE and SERIOUS movie about her and cast a real actress this time that will do her justice.

We Love You, Etta XOXOXO

“A Sunday Kind of Love”

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common
January 20th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
she was beautiful..hopefully she ends up in heaven!!!

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ThankMeLater
January 20th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
That first pic is so beautiful RIP <33

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Phoenix_Wright
January 20th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
R.I.P.

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Lisa
January 20th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
Her music hit your soul like no other.

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Edward
January 20th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Rip

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nicegirl
January 20th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
R.I.P Etta James.

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Triniti
January 20th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
RIP ETTA!

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MmmHmm
January 21st, 2012 at 10:04 pm
SHE WILL BE MISSED!

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Barts Mützen
February 8th, 2012 at 12:47 am
I will miss her and her fantastic music

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