Die singer Natalie Cole

According to the website "TMZ", she was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles and had congestive heart failure

Natalie Cole died at 65, on Thursday (31) at a hospital in Los Angeles. According to the website "TMZ", the singer of hits like "This Will Be" and "Unforgettable" had congestive heart failure caused by complications from a kidney transplant and hepatitis C.

She had been canceling several concerts in December, including the presentation at the turn of the year at Disney Hall in Los Angeles. Because of illness, had canceled up to a presentation scheduled for February.

"Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle and died as he lived:. With dignity, strength and honor Our beloved mother and sister will be greatly missed and remains unforgettable in our hearts forever," said the representative of the singer publication.

Health problems affected her since 2008, reaching undergo chemotherapy for the treatment of hepatitis C. singer's daughter Nat King Cole (1919-1965), Natalie won nine Grammy awards, was married three times and had a son.