Etta James Condition Better, Removed Respirator

First Launched: December 30, 2011 6:44 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Etta James works in your own home of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on April 30, 2009RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Etta James manager states the crictally ill blues singer is breathing by hand after being removed a respirator. Lupe P Leon states Friday the alteration of her condition is great news that the entertainers blood stream pressure is typical. P Leon states James was positioned on a respirator when she was make the hospital in La on 12 ,. 21 because she was getting trouble breathing. James remains recognized with terminal leukemia which is battling with dementia. She has been receiving mostly at-home care. Captured, a judge reserve $350,000 on her behalf healthcare. James is much better recognized for the hit Finally. Copyright 2011 with the Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.