People News Etta James removed from respirator and breathing on her own 01/02/2012 Etta James' son said Monday the terminally ill U.S. singer, 73, has been taken off of a respirator and is breathing on her own. Read More RELATED NEWS From Tokyo to Las Vegas: Taylor Swift's flight to Super Bowl LVIII'Chucky' Season 3 trailer released by USA Network and Syfy'Quantum Leap' Season 2 visits L.A. riots, Salem Witch Trials, and more TAGS: Etta James