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Etta James taken off respirator after condition improves

The Associated Press, Friday, December 30, 2011, 1:03pm (PST)
  • RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) -- Etta James' manager says the terminally ill blues singer is breathing on her own after being taken off a respirator.

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    Lupe De Leon said Friday that the change in her condition is great news and that the singer's blood pressure is normal.

    De Leon said James was put on a respirator when she was hospitalized in Southern California on Dec. 21 because she was having trouble breathing.

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    James has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia and is suffering from dementia. She has been receiving mostly at-home care.

    Earlier this month, a judge set aside $350,000 for her medical care.

    James is best known for the hit "At Last."

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