Etta James Death Facts: Age, Cause of Death, Birthday, Date of Death Tragedy!
Etta James died at age 73, respectable. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding blues singer Etta James' death.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Late blues singer who released the hits “At Last” and “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” and won multiple awards, like Best Traditional Blues Album.
She married Artis Mills in 1969 and they had two children together. She died of leukemia in January 2012.
How did Etta James die?
Etta James' death was caused by leukemia.
| Cause of death | Leukemia |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 73 years |
| Profession | Blues Singer |
| Birthday | January 25, 1938 |
| Death date | January 20, 2012 |
| Place of death | Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, California, United States |
| Place of burial | Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California, United States |
Quotes
But even so, I still get nervous before I go onstage.
Etta James
I’m not starry eyed, and I’m not money crazy.
Etta James
Johnny Guitar… just one of my favorite singers of all time. I met him when we were both on the road with Johnny Otis in the ’50s when I was a teenager. We traveled the country in a car together. I would hear him sing every night.
Etta James
The only time that I am really truly happy – when I feel at my best – is when I’m on the stage.
Etta James
Now I can stand up on the stage again like I used to after five years of sitting down while I sang.
Etta James
