Obituary of Etta James

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Etta James

Jamesetta Hawkins (born January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles, California) was a singer who was best known for singing in various genres, including gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, rock and roll, and soul. Etta died on January 20, 2012 and her death was because of leukemia. She died at age 73 just five days before her 74th birthday.

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Etta James Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: James, Etta
    • Common Name: Etta James
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: January 25, 1938
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Miss Peaches, Edda, The Matriarch of R&B
    • Occupation: Singer
    • Religion: Islam
    • Net Worth: $16 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Violet (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Etta's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jamesetta Hawkins
    • Father: Jesse Rogers
    • Mother: Dorothy Hawkins
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Artis Mills (married 1969-2012, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Donto James
      • Sametto James

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 20 2012 at age 73
  • Place: Riverside, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held in Gardena California on January 28, 2012
  • Interment: Buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

SingerAmerican Born on January 25th Born in 1938 Born in California Died in 2012 Died at age 73 Died from Leukemia

Quotable Quotes:

"I figured I could do "It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World" because I believe it's the truth." (IMDB)

"She was one of the most iconic and well-known performers of all time, and she will be missed very much. (V)"

Is Ms. Etta James still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Etta James on Wikipedia.org
Etta James at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-06-12 00:43:05
Author: Stan
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