Natalie Cole Hospital Release

Singer Natalie Cole has been released from the hospital after suffering a recurrence of Hepatitis C. The singer had to cancel her October 2008 tour dates as a result of her sickness.¹

Fast Facts

Hospitalized on September 12, 2008²
It was reported on October 2, 2008, that the singer had been released³
Cole announced in July 2008 that she had been diagnosed with Hepatitis C¹
The singer's rep stated that the disease was "pretty much under control"¹
Cole may resume touring in November 2008¹
Cole was previously addicted to LSD, cocaine and heroin which is believed to have caused the Hepatitis C⁴

"She is back at home and she seems to be doing pretty well. The Hepatitis C is pretty much under control."—Cole's rep¹

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People: Cole Released from Hospital (October 3, 2008)
BBC: Cole resting after hospital stay (October 3, 2008)
OK! Magazine: Cole Out of the Hospital (October 2, 2008)
Contactmusic: Cole Back Home (October 3, 2008)
News Daily: Natalie Cole on bed rest (October 3, 2008)
MSNBC: Cole on bed rest (October 2, 2008)