Etta James Hospitalized For Breathing Trouble

First Published: December 24, 2011 11:25 AM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Etta James performs at the House Of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on April 30, 2009RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Etta James longtime manager says the terminally ill blues singer has been hospitalized after experiencing difficulty breathing. Lupe De Leon says James family is with her at a Southern California hospital where she was taken earlier this week. De Leon, who has been James manager for 30 years, says the singer is in pretty bad shape but it remains unknown whether she will be able to be released. He says James was taken to the hospital on Wednesday evening and is on a breathing apparatus. James doctor recently announced that the At Last singer has been diagnosed with terminal leukemia. The Grammy-winner and Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame member is also suffering from dementia. She has been receiving mostly at-home care. A judge on Monday set aside $350,000 for Jamestreatment. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.