Timolin and Casey Cole, the younger twin sisters of legendary singer Natalie Cole and daughters of Nat “King” Cole, have released a statement following the death of their sister on New Year’s Eve, at 65.
“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved sister,” they wrote. “Her talent, elegance and commitment to music put her in a class by herself. Our hearts go out to her son, Robbie, and her many friends. We spent this past Christmas with Natalie, and she expressed her gratitude for her rewarding life and family, friends and fans as she bravely faced her declining health. She spent her last days surrounded by those who she loved. We are committed to carrying on our family’s commitment to music education.”
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There was no official cause of death announced, but Natalie Cole, whose mother Maria passed away in 2012, had a well-publicized kidney transplant in 2009. She was one of Maria and Nat Cole’s five children. She is survived by son Robbie, her sisters, brothers-in-law Gary Augustus and Julian Hooker, and nephews Julian, Justin, Sage and Harleigh.
The twins, who live in Boca Raton, Florida, run the Nat King Cole Generation Hope Foundation to support music education.
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