BREAKING: R&B Icon Natalie Cole Passes Away At 65

Soulful singer Natalie Cole has reportedly passed away this week at the age of 65.

According to reports, medical complications ended Cole’s life.

Natalie Cole — one of the great voices in decades — has died. Natalie struggled with substance abuse and was plagued with health problems, suffering from liver disease in 2008. She ended up getting a transplant. She also contracted Hepatitis C, for which she underwent chemo. (TMZ)

Check out the social media reactions on the next page…

Various celebrities have reacted to the shocking news on Twitter.

#NatalieCole, sister beloved & of substance and sound. May her soul rest in peace. #Inseperable pic.twitter.com/zn7DArSMcG

— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) January 1, 2016

Oh no! Natalie Cole passed away 🙁

— JASON FEINBERG (@FeinbergFOX5) January 1, 2016