Natalie Cole to get Donated Kidney from Son

Natalie Cole (58), who was in the hospital in September, has hepatitis C, and her kidneys have failed, causing her to have dialysis three times a week to stay alive. Drug abuse in Cole’s past, and drugs used to battle her hepatitis C are suspected to have caused the kidney failure. Fortunately she is virus negative now after being diagnosed with hepatitis C almost a year ago.

On Tuesday Cole said in an interview:

"My son Robert (31) may be a possible donor match. It’s very sweet and kind of strange to have people offer something like that."

Um he’s your son though, so how is that strange? Cole adds:

"I’m not looking forward to the recovery time following a transplant, but in the end it’ll be worth it."

The kidney donor is in much more pain than the donor recipient. The only exception is when the donated kidney is retrieved through an orifice such as the mouth or vagina.

We hope the best for Natalie, and for her brave son. Don’t forget to leave something in your Will for your son Natalie.