Etta James Battling Leukemia was a top 11 story of 2011 for January. Here is the recap: (Gibson) Etta James, the woman most famous for "At Last," has been diagnosed with leukemia, according to The Associated Press.Her ailment was revealed in documents filed by James' husband Artis Mills. He's seeking to control the finances of the 72-year-old singer, who is being treated for leukemia and also suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
James has mostly been out of the public eye in recent years. According to the documents, she's currently unable to perform many basic functions, including feeding herself. - more on this story
This Thanksgiving weekend we are looking back at the top 11 Day in Pop stories for each month of 2011. See the other Top 11 of 11 stories here
