Natalie Cole
Natalie Cole has turned to her son in the hope that he will be able to donate a much needed kidney to his mum.
Cole, 58, has been battling ill health since she was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 2008. She suffered kidney problems while she was being treated for the liver disease, and is currently undergoing dialysis three times a week.
The only cure is a kidney transplant - and the star reveals her 31-year-old son Robert is being checked out as a possible donor.
Cole says, "My son may be a possible match. It's very sweet and kind of strange to have people offer something like that."
Last month it was reported that Cole's sister Timolin was also being touted as a possible donor match.