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Etta James Dies at 73 in California
Legendary blues singer Etta James died at Riverside Community Hospital in California from leukemia complications. Born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles, she rose from church choir to hit recordings with Johnny Otis and later defined by At Last. Her turbulent life included drug addiction and legal troubles, yet her voice remained a lasting influence across R&B and rock.
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