Etta James battling dementia, leukemia

[CatWoman]

Sad news: Singer Etta James, 72, is gravely ill, diagnosed with dementia and undergoing treatment for leukemia.

The Press-Enterprise in Riverside County, Calif., reports that James' condition came to light in court documents as part of a civil case in Riverside County Superior Court in which Artis Mills, her husband of 41 years, is seeking control of more than $1 million of James' money.

AP reports that Beverly Hills physician Elaine James, who isn't related, says in court documents that the singer cannot sign her name and she needs help with feeding, dressing and hygiene.

James has not performed on stage since early 2010 and caused a stir in 2009 when she voiced her displeasure about not being chosen to sing at President Barack Obama's inauguration. Beyonce Knowles, who played James in a 2008 film, sang At Last instead.

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/01/etta-james-battling-dementia-leukemia-/1

[Tikki]

1. Oh nos....she is one of my true idols...

I'm sending grand vibes her way...She deserves the best of what ever is needed.

:cry:
Tikki

[Warpy]

2. Oh, no! I've been a fan forever

In a way, I'm glad for the dementia, it's protective at this point, keeping her from realizing just how bad things have gotten.

[devilgrrl]

3. :-(

:-(

[EFerrari]

4. Really sad news.

:(

[Faygo Kid]

5. Great voice. Even better, great style. She knew how to sing a song.

Perhaps this explains her untoward reaction to Beyonce singing her signature song.

All forgiven, and thanks for those pipes.

[murielm99]

6. This is sad. I have several of her CD's.

She can't sing any more, but she could really belt it out when she was in her prime.

I don't know if I like Beyonce singing Etta's song. I was not all that comfortable with it at the time it happened.

[moobu2]

7. Oh no not Etta!

[Raine]

8. On no, this is so sad nt

:-(

[lonestarnot]

9. ahhhh no.

:cry:

[mwdem]

10. So sorry to hear this.

One of my favorite singers.

[delightfulstar]

11. So sad to hear this....

I've always been a fan of hers, and I wish her the best.

[Gormy Cuss]

12. How sad.

She's an incredible singer and incredible stylist.

[LWolf]

13. I'm sorry to hear this.

I wish her the best, and I have to say that I'd rather hear her sing "At Last," or anything else, than Beyonce any day of any year.

[blondeatlast]

14. Oh, no--another one of the greats. Sending prayers--I love her. nt

[struggle4progress]

15. I'd Rather Go Blind

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YApNirMC9gM

[CatWoman]

16. thanks for that

:loveya:

[Swamp Rat]

17. k&r

O8)

[Le Taz Hot]

18. Oh no!

God, I LOVE Etta James. Not a week goes by that I don't play SOMETHING of hers. And somebody needs to explain to Beyonce Knowles that some songs just should not be redone. "At Last" is one of those. And Etta doesn't sing through her damned nose!

Healing White Light to one of the all-time greats.

[era veteran]

19. K&R