American Music Legend Etta James Dies of Complications from Leukemia at Age 73

by Gary Kopycinski on January 20, 2012

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CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2012. Musical legend, Etta James died today from complications from leukemia at Riverside Hospital. Her husband, Artis Mills and sons were by her side according to longtime friend and manager, Lupe DeLeon. Ms. James was 73 years old.