`` I have been on dialysis in Istanbul , Milan , Indonesia , Manila , London . Natalie Cole 's new kidney came from deceased fan ; Cole 's family asked for donations . Natalie Cole underwent kidney transplant surgery Tuesday . Cole received supportive e - mail when on CNN 's ` ` Larry King Live '' in July .
Natalie Cole 's new kidney came from deceased fan ; Cole 's family asked for donations . Natalie Cole underwent kidney transplant surgery Tuesday . Cole received supportive e - mail when on CNN 's ` ` Larry King Live '' in July .