Natalie Cole Biography: Net Worth, Age, Grammy Awards, Height, Songs, Father, Legacy, Husband

Natalie Maria Cole also known as Natalie Cole is a legendary American singer, songwriter, and actress celebrated as one of the most versatile and powerful voices in R&B, soul, jazz, and pop music.

Through her soulful interpretations, Grammy-winning hits like This Will Be (An Everlasting Love), and the groundbreaking 1991 duet album Unforgettable… with Love honoring her father Nat King Cole, she captivated audiences worldwide while overcoming personal challenges with grace and resilience.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Natalie Maria Cole
• Stage Name: Natalie Cole
• Born: February 6, 1950
• Age: 65 years old
• Died: December 31, 2015
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Actress
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Nat King Cole and Maria Antoinette Cole
• Siblings: Nat Kelly Cole, Carole Cole, Casey Cole, Timolin Cole
• Spouse: Kenneth Dupree (2008–2015)
• Children: Robert Adam “Robbie” Yancy
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $20 million USD

Early Life and Education

Natalie Cole was born on February 6, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was raised by her parents, legendary jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole and singer Maria Antoinette Cole (née Hawkins), in a musically rich and privileged household.

She grew up with four siblings, Nat Kelly Cole, Carole Cole, Casey Cole, and Timolin Cole. Music surrounded her from birth; she made her recording debut at age six singing with her father.

She attended Northfield School for Girls and later graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in Child Psychology. Her ethnicity is African-American, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Natalie Cole began performing professionally in the early 1970s after signing with Capitol Records. Her debut album Inseparable (1975) produced the No. 1 hit This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) and earned her two Grammy Awards. She became known as the “Queen of R&B” with a string of soulful hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

In 1991, she released the landmark album Unforgettable… with Love, featuring virtual duets with her late father using modern technology. The album sold over 14 million copies worldwide, won seven Grammy Awards (including Album of the Year), and revived classic jazz standards for a new generation.

Later projects included Stardust (1996), Snowfall on the Sahara (1999), and Still Unforgettable (2008). She also acted in films and television, including a recurring role on Touched by an Angel. Despite battles with drug addiction in the 1980s, she made a triumphant comeback and continued performing until her passing from congestive heart failure on December 31, 2015.

Awards and Nominations

• Nine Grammy Awards
• Three NAACP Image Awards
• Multiple Soul Train Music Awards and American Music Awards
• Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (1992)

Social Media

• Natalie Cole does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Natalie Cole passed away at 65 years old and her height was 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm). She was married three times. Her first marriage to Marvin Yancy (1976–1983) produced her only child, son Robert Adam “Robbie” Yancy. She later married producer Andre Fischer (1989–1995) and Bishop Kenneth Dupree (2008 until her death). She openly shared her struggles with substance abuse and her faith-fueled recovery. Natalie prioritized family and music throughout her life.

Net Worth

Natalie Cole‘s net worth is estimated at $20 million USD (at the time of her death in 2015). Her income primarily came from music sales and streaming of her albums and classic hits, royalties from the Unforgettable series, live concert tours, television and film appearances, and publishing rights from her extensive catalog.

Discography

• Inseparable (1975 album)
• Unforgettable… with Love (1991 album)
• Stardust (1996 album)
• Snowfall on the Sahara (1999 album)
• Still Unforgettable (2008 album)