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Etta James Passes On - Keith Millea - 21-01-2012 Etta James - Etta James' Death Was A 'Spiritual Moment' 21 January 2012 10:21:16 AM [TABLE="class: contentNewsInnerPicHolder"] [TR] [TD] [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Etta James' Death Was A 'Spiritual Moment' Etta James' son has described her death as a ''spiritual moment'' and explained the legendary singer passed away in his arms. Etta James' son has described her death as a "spiritual moment". Donto James, 43, explained the legendary singer - who passed away yesterday (20.01.12) at the age of 73 following a battle with leukemia - spent her final moments in his arms, which was a "true gift". He told People.com: "It's been quite a day but I'm very grateful. She basically passed in my arms, and I was able to share everything I needed to say to her, from praying to listing her accomplishments as a mother. "I asked her if she heard what I said, and she'd flutter her eyes and look at me very quickly. And she had been nonreactive before that. "It was spiritual and a true gift to be with her when it happened. I wouldn't want it any other way than for her to go in our arms." In a tribute to the 'At Last' hitmaker - who was admitted to a hospital in Riverside, California, as her condition deteriorated on Thursday night (19.01.12) - Donto praised his mother as a "wonderful" woman. He said: "I told her that I loved her. I said, 'You were a wonderful mother, you did a wonderful job, your seven grandchildren love you, and they will be okay.' "For sure, the world lost a legend today. I am very proud of her, and very thankful." Beyonce Knowles - who portrayed the singer in 2008 movie 'Cadillac Records' - was just one of a whole host of stars paying tribute to the late Etta, admitting she was "fortunate" to have met her. She said in a statement: "Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time. I am so fortunate to have met such a queen. Her musical contributions will last a lifetime. "Playing Etta James taught me so much about myself, and singing her music inspired me to be a stronger artist. "When she effortlessly opened her mouth, you could hear her pain and triumph. Her deeply emotional way of delivering a song told her story with no filter. She was fearless, and had guts. She will be missed." Contactmusic http://www.contactmusic.com/news/etta-james-death-was-a-spiritual-moment_1285667 Etta James Passes On - Keith Millea - 21-01-2012 RIP Etta.....True Heart and Soul.... Now with DR.John And how about a Grateful Dead New Years Show.....Tower of Power horn section