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The singer was suffering from health problems before her death, according to reports.
Natalie Cole, the Grammy-winning singer and daughter of jazz legend Nat "King" Cole, has died. She was 65.
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Cole died on Thursday night, her family said in a statement to the Associated Press.
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"Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived ... with dignity, strength and honor," the statement said. "Our beloved Mother and sister will be greatly missed and remain UNFORGETTABLE in our hearts forever."
TMZ reported that the singer's cause of death was congestive heart failure, but she had been battling medical issues related to Hepatitis C and a kidney transplant.
Cole is often credited with carrying on her famous father's musical legacy, while managing to build a successful career and worldwide fame for herself.
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