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Singer Natalie Cole Has Been Diagnosed With Hepatitis C

July 16, 2008

Singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of the music legend Nat King Cole, has confirmed that she has been diagnosed with hepatitis C..Hollywood (dbTechno) - Singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of the music legend Nat King Cole, has confirmed that she has been diagnosed with hepatitis C.

The 58-year old singer has released a statement confirming the disease.

She stated “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 apparently diagnosed with hepatitis C during a routine medical check-up.

The disease is spread through contaminated blood. She believes she first contracted the disease in the 1970s.

She has a history of being a crack cocaine user, as well as a heroin user.

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