Grammy Award winning soul singer Etta James is currently hospitalized in Southern California for an infection caused by a urinary tract infection. The 72 year old singer's son, Donto James, told news outlets that his mother has been at Riverside Community Hospital for about a week and is recovering from sepsis.
The 'At Last' singer reportedly entered a drug rehabilitation treatment program about a month ago to shake a dependency on painkillers and over-the-counter medicine. She was transferred to another facility and then the hospital when her physical condition worsened.
He says James, who lives in Woodcrest, should be released soon.
Last year, James, who sang everything from blues to jazz, made international news after making public comments about Beyonce Knowles "stealing her song" and singing it during President Barack Obama's Inauguration festivities. Knowles, previously portrayed the gutsy songstress in the 2008 movie 'Cadillac Records.'
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By: shirley on 1/30/2010 10:06AM
when is this woman going to get tired of being a drug addict?
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By: Mrs. B on 1/30/2010 11:01AM
When she's dead like Mike. When are they going to learn that drugs (of ANY type) is not the way to go...
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By: Ester on 1/30/2010 12:55PM
She's probably already tired. She hopefully will get her emotions under control and no longer need a crutch to lean on. I Pray that she finds relief. She's been around awhile and has made us all happy to hear her songs. She is quiet a voice and I hope all the best for her. She and I are the same age.
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By: Deborah on 1/30/2010 7:10PM
As an RN who has worked in drug treatment for the last ten years, the answer to your question is this: She will get tired of being a drug addict when she admits that she is one and surrenders to the fact that she needs help. That is the first step for any drug addict. She continues to relapse because she has not yet faced her demons and issues intensively in treatment. I pray that for help and for her continued recovery. She is a national treasure and a darn good vocalist who for so many years let the drugs rule her life.
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By: CHCOLTY_GOODNSS on 1/30/2010 11:14AM
No, Mrs. B
more like when she's dead like Ike! (Turner)
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By: agnespower on 1/30/2010 3:20PM
I wish Ms. James a speedy recovery. Ms. James was blessed with a voice that will never die; unlike some, her voice will live on in the hearts and minds of many who still enjoy listening to her soulful voice.
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By: City on 1/30/2010 4:05PM
Just like Elvis...
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By: JEROME on 1/30/2010 8:56PM
BEYONCE, DID SANG HER SONG, BUT I AM SURE SHE WAS PAID VERY DEARLY........
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By: sonny peterson on 1/30/2010 8:23PM
nasty witch, won,t be miss. how yall doing.
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By: mwhitelilly on 1/31/2010 4:14AM
i feel you on that one people should be proud that someone wants to sign your song god dont like ugly beyonce did a damn good job with that song and the movie.
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