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 ; fan 's family asked for Cole . Natalie Cole underwent kidney transplant surgery Tuesday . Singer received supportive e-mails when on CNN 's `` Larry King Live '' in March .