Singer Etta James still hospitalized in California

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February 01, 2010 12:37 PM

The Associated Press

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Etta James' manager said the R&B singer remains hospitalized in Southern California as she recovers from sepsis, an infection.

Lupe De Leon said Monday that James is stable and he doesn't know when the 72-year-old singer will be released from the Riverside Community Hospital.

Her son, Donto James, said Friday that his mother has been hospitalized for about a week with sepsis caused by a urinary tract infection.

She entered a treatment program to shake a dependency on painkillers and was transferred to the hospital when her condition worsened.

Etta James, who sang everything from blues to jazz, is best known for the hit ``At Last.''

Beyonce portrayed her and sang the song in the film ``Cadillac Records'' and at an inaugural ball for President Barack Obama.

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