Obituary of Etta James
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)
- 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
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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)"
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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-06-12 00:43:05
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