Natalie Cole Shares 'Near Death' Experience

Sunday, November 22, 2009

By Njai Joszor | Posted on 10/23/08 | Filed Under: R&B News, Natalie Cole

Sitting down for a two part interview with Entertainment Tonight's Mary Hart, R&B singer Natalie Cole talks about her near death experience last month.

"They would have found me either unconscious or dead. I think I was on my way out" says Cole referring to an emergency trip to the hospital last month while promoting "Still Unforgettable," her latest effort.

"I was in denial that I was close to dying until after three to four days of being hospitalized and them putting me on dialysis," she says. "I had a lot of time to think. The first thing I knew was that I would never work the same way again. ... [I'd have] three hours a day, three times a week [in dialysis] that I would just have to sit there and be glad that I have something that is gonna keep me going."

Facing a possible kidney transplant, Cole is focused on the comfort and support of her family.

"My beautiful son and my wonderful sisters have already volunteered," she says, adding, "The kidneys do have a chance of repairing themselves, but we're hopeful -- we still don't know."

Cole's exclusive interview with ET airs Thursday. ( please check your local listings)

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To Ms. Natalie Cole; Praying for You, Your Well-being, Wholeness, Happiness and that Your Divine Perfect Health heal Your Body. Thanks for all the beautiful music and your beautiful Spirit :-)

Tony on 10/25/2008 12:11:53 AM

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