Natalie Cole Receives Used Kidney

Natalie ColeNatalie Cole is the proud new owner of someone else's kidney.

Cole's publicist just announced that the singer underwent a kidney transplant yesterday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Her rep says the surgery went off without a hitch, but Natalie will have to cancel her summer concert dates to recuperate for 3-4 months.

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61. So much hatred being spewed toward someone none of us know personally. To those of you wishing her ill will because of her past drug use and fame, those who say that they have a family member who can't get a transplant and hoping she dies. Maybe if you people had some type of kindness or forgiveness in your hearts, GOD would send a blessing to you. GOD don't like ugly, And as long as your lives are filled with hatred and spitefullness, then that is all you will receive in return. My sister in law donated a kidney to my niece. She died anyway. But that was the only match in the whole family. None of you know the circumstances of this situation, so HOW DARE YOU JUDGE. Hopefully you will all remain in your moms' basements on the computer and not subject people living productive lives to your stupidity.

Posted at 3:49PM on May 21st 2009 by Raven

62. I find it really sad that TMZ would belittle a person needing a kidney by saying a used kidney......Come on TMZ...What would you call it if you needed one.

Have some compassion and just state the facts...The lead was not funny or witty...it was really quite dumb.

Posted at 4:35PM on May 21st 2009 by sinfulsundae

63. Recently, when she was on "Larry King, " several people e-mailed the show to offer their kidney, I believe she said she wanted to wait and complete her concert commitments . Also, I remember it was her mother who worked very, very hard by remaining by her side and encouraged her daughter to get off drugs. I have not read or heard of her being back on drugs.

Posted at 7:58PM on May 21st 2009 by Butterfly

64. No matter how you feel about her, if it were you you'd want a organ transplant as well. To TMZ, the title was so tasteless, a USED Kidney, oh come on you know the correct term for it, all transplants are of someone elses body parts, how rude of you, shame on you.

Posted at 9:17AM on May 22nd 2009 by Tracy Cousins

65. #47. Carriss...

I'm sure your husband's dead uncle would be so proud of your horrible language and hatred.

Looks like one of the two of you are better off now....
Karma is a bitch, get over yourself.

And also, get your facts straight. You mentioned someone killing themselves to give a kidney. If you would focus on educating yourself(espec. since you were so concerned about your hubby's uncle) instead of spewing your hateful words, you'd realize you don't have to be dead to give a kidney.
So knowing that now, are you going to offer your kidney to someone? Damn right you're not. I already know what kind of person you are by reading your disgusting post.
Oh, also, I guess Hep C is not a legitimate medical condition? Seriously? lol, you're an idiot.

And I'm guessing you would tell your husband that his uncle didn't deserve a kidney if he just happened to have been a drug user in the past? I think that would go over so well, wouldn't it?
You are one cold heartless woman.

I feel sorry for your hubby. There's no telling what he goes through on a daily basis. :( Don't be shocked if he ends up banging someone else. Good day.

Posted at 12:01AM on May 22nd 2009 by Trish

66. I THINK THAT IS HORRIBLE THAT PEOPLE ARE SO INSENSITIVE AND MEAN, EVERYONE HAS MADE BAD CHOICES AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFE, TO SAY SHE IS NOT WORTHY OF A KIDNEY IS INCONCEIVABLE. EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE AND WHAT IS MORE PREIOUS THAN THE GIFT OF LIFE.

Posted at 1:07AM on May 22nd 2009 by rhendrich

67. Um. Where else is she going to receive a new kidney from?? A frickin horse or a toad?? Of course its someone else's kidney and hell the woman has lost her sister, give her some damn respect.

Posted at 5:03PM on May 22nd 2009 by Drakestail

68. "Used" kidney, duh! You idiots....Why did you say "used"..

I say great, Ms. Cole. I wish her a healthy life. I look forward to seeing her in concert again. Her sister died of cancer the same day she received her kidney, so prayers to Ms. Cole and her family on their loss.

Posted at 10:42PM on May 22nd 2009 by Gwenn

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