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
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    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)

"Miss James left an indelible mark on the music industry, with her soulful voice and powerful performances captivating audiences for decades. Her legacy will continue to inspire and influence future generations of artists. (V)"

"Etta James' professional life as a Grammy-winning singer spanned over six decades, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and energetic performances, until her passing at the age of 73 due to complications from leukemia. (V)"

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