Natalie Cole new kidney came from deceased fan ; fan 's family asked for Cole . Cole said her kidney troubles date to February 2008 when she was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Cole said she attributes the Hepatitis C to her well-publicized struggles to stop using cocaine and heroin . Natalie Cole 's underwent kidney transplant surgery March . Singer received supportive e-mails when on CNN 's `` Larry King Live '' in Tuesday .
Natalie Cole new kidney came from deceased fan ; fan 's family asked for Cole . Natalie Cole 's underwent kidney transplant surgery March . Singer received supportive e-mails when on CNN 's `` Larry King Live '' in Tuesday .