In honor of the life Natalie Cole, the fallen singer’s friends and family gathered to celebrate the star Monday morning. The funeral, lasting about three hours, was full of love and high praise of the artist. Celebrities including Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Kurt Carr all had wonderful things to say about the legend. Her family released a statement saying, “Natalie fought a fierce, courageous battle, dying how she lived … with dignity, strength and honor. Our beloved mother and sister will be greatly missed and remain UNFORGETTABLE in our hearts forever.” [PEOPLE]
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Natalie Cole's funeral
Natelie Cole's uncle, Freddy Cole (brother of Nat King Cole, leaves funeral service for the internment at Forest Lawn cementary
Stevie Wonder
Smokie Robinson
Lionel Richie
Gladys Knight
Natalie Cole's twin sisters
David Foster
Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Quincy Jones and singer Freda Payne
Angela Bassett and husband, Courtney B. Vance
Rev. Jesse Jackson and daughter, Ashley chats with Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
Marla Gibbs
Barry White's widow, Glodean White, wearing fur strikes a pose with Jackee Harry and others
Credit~YolandaAdamsMorningShow
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