Natalie Cole Released From Hospital

Access Hollywood - May 26, 2009 2:09 PM PDT
Story photo: Natalie Cole Released From HospitalNatalie Cole in New York (Sept. 10, 2008) Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Natalie Cole has returned home from the hospital just five days after receiving a kidney transplant.

The 59-year-old went home on Sunday, a rep for the singer confirmed to People.

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Cole reportedly planned on attending a memorial service for her sister Carol "Cookie" Cole on Monday, who died after battling lung cancer the same day the Grammy winner underwent her kidney transplant, according to the mag.

"Natalie is continuing to do well under the circumstances," her rep said.

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As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Cole, who has hepatitis C and was undergoing kidney dialysis three times a week, was at her sister's bedside when she got the news that a kidney was available.

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  • Love
    I'm really happy that you're home from the hospital and recuperating. sorry about your sister. I've always been a big fan of yours. you're in my prayers. God Bless!
    report abuseposted September 15, 2009 1:10 AM PDT
  • gisele l
    I am sorry C.A. about your son. i understand your anger or sadness. my father passed away waiting, 1 yr and 8 mo. Have faith. but.......lets be happy for one lucky one....... :)
    report abuseposted June 9, 2009 8:40 PM PDT
  • C. A.
    Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, March, April, May, 9 Months, My son has been waiting 3 years, and 2 months. I hope you do well, but you should consider trying to get other people to donate, inculding living donors.
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 7:18 PM PDT
  • who cares?
    Great news! Now please stay clean
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 6:57 PM PDT
  • Al
    It is wonderful to see that prayer and hope still work. You are well deserved of another chance to experience the joys of life. Condolences regarding your sister's passing. Stay strong and continue to believe in life and your music.
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 5:25 PM PDT
  • Amaya
    MY PAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY....
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 3:51 PM PDT
  • fedup
    Hope you make a full recovery...there are so many people in the sme situation, hooked up to machines just waiting for a donor...I hope Natiale works to bring this to the fore front....
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 3:14 PM PDT
  • Adesola
    my condolences nat. think ur a great artist n i respect u as such
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 2:26 PM PDT
  • Adesola
    my condolences nat. think ur a great artist n i respect u as such
    report abuseposted May 26, 2009 2:26 PM PDT
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