Etta James did not only suffer from leukemia, she actually has been battling health issues for quite a few years now. In 2009, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease; 2010 she had a dangerous staph infection; and May 2011 had a blood infection. Two weeks prior to today, she was also terminally ill, before she passed away at the age of 73. Though she is gone from this earth, Etta James will always be a memory that WILL LAST. See what other stars had to say about this incredible idol:
Will.i.am: "Showing respect appreciation and love for all the wonderful music and joy #ettajames brought to the world...#ettajamesforever."
Emmy Rossum: "RIP the beautiful Etta James."
Harry Shum Jr.: "'At Last' is and always will be in my playlist for songs I can hear a million times and feel like it was new again. R.I.P. Etta James."
Amber Riley: "RIP Etta James :( such a unique & beautiful voice."
Kirstie Alley: "At last my love has come along..my lonely days are over....RIP Etta James"
Holly Robinson Peete: "RIP legendary diva Etta James ... Rest with angels Etta. Well done."
Taylor Hicks: "RIP Etta James. What a talent. She was a true non conformist in music and that's what legends are made of. #tellmama."
Denise Richards: "so sad to hear Etta James passed away.....my heart goes out to her loved ones."
Haley Williams: "I will be forever grateful for your voice and your soul. Rest in peace."
MC Hammer: "When she sang she had the Gift to become 'The Song,' the pain, the love, the Glory."
Gabrielle Union: "We've lost another treasure."
Tamera Mowry-Housely: "At last was and will remain ICONIC."
Adam Lambert: "RIP Etta."
Besides the celebrities that were effected, here are some of my FB friends who did a shoutout to the soulful singer. It just shows that, no matter where in life you may come from, music can transcend everything and have such a powerful effect on someone.
Jellica Jasmine: Etta James ♥
Katie Cisneros: RIP Etta James
Feli Dominguez: Rest in peace to the wonderfl Mrs. Etta James
Diamond Carter: RIP Etta James...At Last you're free
May you forever Rest In Peace...
You Just Do You, Imma Do Me
Camille
