12:13 PM, January 20th, 2012

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RIP Etta James: The legendary singer’s death was just announced — she died of complications from leukemia, and also suffered from dementia and hepatitis C. “Etta James is unmanageable,” claimed manager Lupe DeLeon (a big fan), “and I’m the closest thing she’s ever had to a manager.” Here’s her best-known song, “At Last.” She was 73.

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