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Natalie Cole A.K.A. “Sweetie” - Natalie Cole was born the second of five children to Nat “King” and Maria Cole. Singer Nat "King" Cole and his daughter Natalie Cole pose for a portrait session in front of a Christmas tree circa 1955. (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)  

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The Scholar - Natalie earns a BA degree in child psychology from the University of Massachusetts. (Photo: CBS/Landov)

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First Gig - Natalie landed her first paid singing gig at a nightclub with her father. Here she performs at a CBS television tribute special, Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration, at Carnegie Hall, New York, NY. (Photo: CBS /Landov)

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Loved by the Greats - Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross and Natalie Cole during the 7th Annual Soul Train Music Awards at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (Photo: Jim Smeal/WireImage)

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Philanthropist - Natalie Cole performing at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2000 in Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway. (Photo: Gabe Palacio/Getty Images)

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Acting Accolades - Natalie Cole won Outstanding Actress in a TV Movie at the 32nd NAACP Image Awards at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, 3/3/01. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images).

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Capitol Gains - In 1995 Natalie signed with Capitol Records and released her debut album, Inseparable. She went on to win two Grammys — one for her hit single “This Will Be” and the other for Best New Artist. (Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

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A Tribute for Dad - Natalie’s most successful album, Unforgettable…With Love, was a tribute to her late father. (Photo: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

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Comeback - After taking a break while battling Hepatitus C, Natalie released her comeback album, Still Unforgettable in 2008. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Better Than Ever - In her 60s and her essence still shines bright.  (Photo: Tom Donoghue/PictureGroup)

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