The twin sisters of the late Natalie Cole are speaking out after the shocking, sudden death of Natalie’s son, Robert Yancy. In case you haven’t heard, Robert passed away on Tuesday (8-15-17) at the young age of 39. So far, San Fernando Valley police are saying it appears that he died from a heart attack, however they’re awaiting autopsy results to confirm that.
 Now, the 56 year old Cole sisters, Timolin and Casey Cole, have given new insight into Robert’s state of mind prior to his passing. Here’s what was reported by People:

“We are at a loss for words,” the twins, who carry on the family’s legacy through their work with Nat King Cole Generation Hope, tell PEOPLE exclusively. “He was deeply saddened over the loss of his mother,” adds Timolin of Robert, who was Cole and late singer and producer Marvin Yancy’s only child. “When Natalie died, he lost the most important person in his life. It was very hard for him.”

Robert was a musician, who played in his mother’s band for many years and he even played at his mother’s funeral. The twins said that Robert was in the process of reclaiming his life again after his depression, and that he appeared to be moving in a great direction because he was performing again.

“He bought a new place to live and was super excited about celebrating his 40th birthday on Oct. 14,” Casey tells PEOPLE. “He didn’t go to the doctor much, but he was feeling good. He was so busy with his life that he neglected that part.”

Medical History Of The Cole & Yancy Families

Robert’s father (Natalie’s ex-husband), Marvin Yancy, was a musician, ordained minister, music producer, and songwriter, who wrote some of Natalie’s classic hits, including “This Will Be (An Everlasting love)” and “Sophisticated Lady (She’s A Different Lady).” Sadly, Marvin died at 39 years old from a heart condition.

Natalie Cole passed away on December 31, 2015 from congestive heart failure.

Robert’s iconic grandfather, Nat King Cole, died in 1965 at 45 years old from lung cancer. Ironically, Nat King Cole’s father died just 14 days before him from a heart condition as well, much like what is the suspected cause of Robert’s death.

Words cannot describe how saddened we are for the Cole and Yancy families at this time and we send our deepest condolences to them. May Robert “Robbie” Yancy rest peacefully.

By the way ILOSM family, we can also view this as a lesson and/or wake up call to stay on top of our health. We are all old schoolers and proud of it, however, none of us are exempt from health problems, nor tragedies. So as we continue sending uplifting energy to the Cole’s and Yancy’s, let’s also use this moment to encourage ourselves and our loved ones to stay healthy for as long as we can.

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Here is what they revealed to MailOnline:

Casey Cole said she and twin sister Timolin, 54,  had flown out to Los Angeles to be with their seriously ill sibling over the festive period.

The family, including Cole’s son Robert Yancy, enjoyed several days together during which Cole thanked them for their support, saying, “I love you all.”

And Casey 54, who is now back home in Boca Raton, Florida, revealed her sister had son Robert by her side when she died in hospital on New Year’s Eve.

“It’s heartbreaking, she’s fought a very long battle and she’s at peace now. She passed last night [12-31-2015] and we were not with her as we are back in Florida, but she was in hospital with her son Robert, he was by her side.”

Casey, who plans to fly back to LA in the coming days, added: “My twin sister Timolin and I were with Natalie at Christmas time as a family. She told us that she loved us all.”

“We’re all heartbroken, I’ll miss my sister very much. We’re suffering but she’s not. She’s in heaven now and she’s ringing in the new year in ways we don’t know.”

Timolin and Casey are the youngest children of Nat King Cole and their mother, Maria Cole.
Although we may never understand why some people have to leave this earth so soon, there is nothing more beautiful than having the pure, genuine love of their loved ones right by their side, helping them to make their transition.

Natalie Cole offered all of us a candid piece of her life, let us into her soul, and in many ways, helped to heal pain through her music. That was the greatest gift she could have ever offered to the world and now her family has given her one of the greatest gifts anyone could ask for.
The last gift Natalie has left us with is an oftentimes much needed reminder of just how precious and short life really is. Let’s kiss and hug those we love a little tighter today, let’s be sure we tell them those three loving words, and if we are on bad terms with any of our loved ones, let’s do our part to bridge that gap with them and reconnect. Life is too unpredictable to let another day go by without trying.

Thank you for the reminder and for all that you have given us Ms. Cole. Rest well Queen.

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