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Martha Reeves pays tribute to Natalie Cole
Martha Reeves, lead singer of Motown group Martha and the Vandellas, said Natalie Cole was a "delightful and wonderful person".
Cole, whose hit songs included the duet Unforgettable with her father Nat "King" Cole, has died aged 65.
Her family said she died on Thursday night at a hospital in Los Angeles, due to complications from ongoing health issues.
Reeves said Cole's voice was "magic" and it was like a "switch turned on to greatness when she performed".
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