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
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:

Singer American 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)"

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