Natalie Cole has been hospitalized in New York City.The eight-time Grammy Award winner has suffered a setback in her treatment for Hepatitis C, reports 'People' magazine.
Side effects of her chemotherapy treatment for the liver disease, coupled with a hectic promotional schedule in support of her just-released new album are reportedly what lead to Cole's hospitalization.
The 'This Will Be' singer, 58, was diagnosed with the liver disease in April and has been free of the hepatitis C virus since starting treatment this summer. Her doctors believe she contracted the virus 25 years ago when she abused heroin, which she documented in her best-selling memoir 'Angel On My Shoulder,' which was made into an NBC telepic.
According to her rep, she will return to her home in Los Angeles in the coming days and will be on a month-long bed rest so she can recuperate.
All current performances are postponed.
"It's debilitating," Cole told 'People' last month about the virus. "My hair is starting to fall out [from the chemo]. I lost 15 lbs. and I looked like a scarecrow."
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By: Badbns on 9/19/2008 7:25PM
Best Wishes Natalie Cole. Hepatitas C is a huge price to pay for some past personal choices. I wish you the best in your recovery.
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By: Charles Davis on 9/19/2008 6:52PM
I pray for a fast recovery for Natalie Cole. God Bless!!!
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By: Ann Phillips on 9/19/2008 7:07PM
Natalie Cole is an amazing woman... I've been listening to her and have followed her ups and downs for some time. With the grace of God, she'll be feeling better soon and be able to once again bless us with her beautiful voice and presence.
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By: Beth on 9/19/2008 7:15PM
I have been off and on this treatment for about 10 yearts! While it's not pleasant the first few weeks it gets better with time. I didn't have the luxery of having so much money I could miis weeks of work or "cancel any schedule"! How nice it is to be rich & famous and not like us peons who have to go to work to eat!!!!! I missed 1 day of work.......
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By: ORTS on 9/19/2008 7:25PM
She was on the View a week ago and was breathing heavy
and her illness showed. Why does she push so much about her album and had to sing anyway? It was not good and her appearance should have been cancelled.
To much ego with theee useless appearances. rest and stay home and recuperate, and good luck with it
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By: ORTS on 9/19/2008 7:28PM
On the View she showed the strain and i could not figure out why she even appeared, she said she was very sick. stop the go trip and rest.
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By: Michael Johnson on 9/19/2008 7:50PM
I am so sorry to hear about Natalie Cole's health. I have grown up admiring this beautiful, talented, and wonderful woman. She has been such an inspiration in my life. Her voice, and her music have gotten me through some rough times in my life. Hang in there girl. My prayers are with you and I love your new album. Your Dad would be so proud of you. I look forward to much more music from you girl. Listen to your Drs. Take some time off and get yourself together. I wish you all the best.
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By: SHIRLEY OAKLEY on 9/19/2008 7:40PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Natalie...your Dad was one of my favorites and we played Unforgettable with yu and your Dad when we renewed our vows 20 years ago...still is our favorite...God Bless.
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By: ccc on 9/19/2008 7:46PM
I had just saw her singing on the View.Please get well my prayers go out to her.
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By: nitesky on 9/19/2008 7:45PM
May Natalie get the rest she needs. Hopefully, she will quickly rebound so that we can continue to enjoy her blessed talent for many years to come.
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