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Artist News
Etta James very ill, husband seeks control of finances
By CMU Editorial | Published on Friday 14 January 2011
The husband of Etta James, Artis Mills, has applied for a court order in California to take control of the R&B singer’s finances.
As previously reported, James’ son Donto confirmed just under a year ago that his mother was suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, and it seems her conditioned has worsened of late. Court papers also reveal she is undergoing treatment for leukaemia. A doctor’s statement supplied with the court papers says James can no longer sign her own name, and that she needs help with feeding, dressing and hygiene.
According to reports, James’ two sons already have power of attorney for the singer’s affairs. It’s not clear why Mills was excluded from that arrangement, nor why he needs it’s now, nor whether the sons support Mills’ application. Local media say a court will consider that application later today.