Natalie Cole was nice enough to meet with us at the National Press Club this morning to fill us in on what she's been doing to bring attention to a disease that's been given a bad rep: Hepatitis C.
She also talked to us about a few other things, such as:
- How she calms her nerves when performing at The White House;
- Her history with drugs, such as heroin;
- What it's like to be in a show with the likes of Sting and Elton John; and
- What she likes to do when she's in Washington, D.C.
Thank you for all that you do, Natalie!
Aaron Kessler (Washington Correspondent for the Detroit Free Press)
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GRAMMY® award-winning entertainer Natalie Cole, daughter of singing legend Nat King Cole, addressed a Press Club Speakers luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Ms. Cole, diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C in 2008, is lending her voice to Merck and the American Liver Foundation’s national public health initiative, "Tune In to Hep C." Also on Wednesday, she met with leading patient advocates and addressed the National Press Club to help elevate the discussion around chronic hepatitis C and to encourage others to take action. Hepatitis C is a liver disease often referred to as the “silent disease” because it can be in the body for decades without apparent symptoms. An estimated 3.2 million Americans have hepatitis C though many are unaware they have it. The singer, songwriter, and performer re-recorded many of her father’s standards, including "Unforgettable," which sold more than seven million copies and also won Cole numerous Grammy Awards. Visit:
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