Etta James has sadly died at the age of 73 after losing her battle against leukaemia.
The legendary singer passed away in the company of her husband and sons in a hospital in Riverside, California. She was described by her manager as "a true original who could sing it all".
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To celebrate the life of an iconic artist, Digital Spy takes a look over the career of Etta James in pictures.
Etta James 1938-2012: A career in pictures
Published Friday, Jan 20 2012, 17:19 GMT | By Lewis Corner | Add comment
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