Singer Natalie Cole Confirms Diagnosis Of Hepatitis C
July 17, 2008
Hollywood (ChattahBox) - Singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of the music legend Nat King Cole, has come out and confirmed to the public she has been diagnosed with hepatitis C.
The 58-year old singer has a history of drug problems in the past with heroin and crack cocaine.
She put out a statement saying, “I have been so fortunate to have learned so much from my past experiences. I am embraced by the love and support of my family and friends. I am committed to my belief in myself and in my abiding faith to meet this challenge with a heartfelt optimism and determination. This is how I intend to deal with this current challenge in my life.”
The Grammy Award-winner was diagnosed with hepatitis C during a routine medical check-up, and believed she first contracted it in the 1970s due to her drug activity.
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