On New Year’s day, we were saddened to report that legendary singer Natalie Cole had died at the age of 65. The ‘Unforgettable’ singer died from complications stemming from idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, leading to heart failure. A little over a month later, Cole was honored during last night’s Grammy awards in a tribute video titled, “In Memoriam” for all artists who recently passed.
Cole’s family has spoken out since the awards aired to vent their frustrations on the Grammys choice to honor her in such a way. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Cole’s two sisters Timolin and Casey said, “Words cannot express the outrage and utter disappointment at the disrespectful tribute, or lack thereof, to a legendary artist such as our sister.”
The family explained they feel the tribute was far to small scale considering Cole’s career was and was completely overlooked by others who were honored that even including, David Bowie.
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Cole’s son, Robert Adam Yancy also shared his feelings on the tribute. He told ET, “Here is a woman who has been in the business for four decades, had 21 Grammy nominations and won nine Grammys. She deserves more than [to be a part of] a minute-and-a-half tribute, It was shameless the way they minimized her legacy. We will find solace in her legacy as well as her endless fans around the world.”
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