Etta James Condition Better, Removed Respirator

First Released: December 30, 2011 6:44 PM EST Credit: Getty Images Caption Etta James works at home of Blues in Chicago, Illinois on April 30, 2009RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Etta James manager states the crictally ill blues singer is breathing by herself after being removed a respirator. Lupe P Leon states Friday the alternation in her condition is excellent news which the performers bloodstream pressure is common. P Leon states James was placed on a respirator when she was put in the hospital in Los Angeles on 12 ,. 21 because she was getting trouble breathing. James continues to be identified with terminal leukemia and it is struggling with dementia. She's been receiving mostly at-home care. Earlier this year, a judge put aside $350,000 on her health care. James is better noted for the hit Finally. Copyright 2011 through the Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.