Cole Fears Kidney Transplant Will Never Come

Ailing singer Natalie Cole fears she'll die before she gets the chance to undergo a life-saving kidney transplant.

The 59-year-old is suffering from kidney failure, caused by the hepatitis C she contracted during her time as an intravenous heroin user.

Cole has been placed on a waiting list for a replacement organ, while friends and family members are being checked out as possible matches.

But she admits she's terrified she'll run out of time - and has placed her fate in God's hands.

Cole tells Los Angeles Confidential magazine, "At the moment, where it's coming from, heaven only knows."

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30th April 2009 23:00 Doug the hepati... (1)

	How tragic regarding Natalie Cole's need for a kidney transplant due to complications from Hepatitis C.I have had Hepatitis B, C, & D & Chronic Cirrhosis,I have had success with beating Hep, B,C & D & reversing Chronic Cirrhosis, with Fermented Co-Enzyme Q10 have reports to back this outrages statement, u guys @ Contact should know as I have emailed u several times but u wont reply or look at my results, like all the Western Media, is there any dedicated Media out there that would like to make a statement about this horrendous disease, I'd love to talk etc. or please expose me if I suss,but please don't let fear hold u back, & rememberplease World Hepatitis Awareness Day 19th of MayRegardsDoughep

28th April 2009 01:00 Patc (1)

	I am a successful cadaver kidney transplant patient for over 33 years. I can empathize with Natalie about her fears. There was no one in my family except for my father who was deceased at the time of my illness, who had my blood type. I wish it were possible for me to even talk with Natalie. Being in her age group, I believe I can be another inspiration that having life, there is hope. There is so much to my journey, I can write a book. I say to Natalie, keep the faith and NEVER give up.

28th April 2009 00:00 Dixxie (1)

	I am a successful cadaver kidney transplant patient for over 33 years. I can empathize with Natalie about her fears. There was no one in my family except for my father who was deceased at the time of my illness, who had my blood type. I wish it were possible for me to even talk with Natalie. Being in her age group, I believe I can be another inspiration that having life, there is hope. There is so much to my journey, I can write a book. I say to Natalie, keep the faith and NEVER give up.

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