Robert Yancy – Natalie Cole’s only son dies at 39

Robert Yancy – the only son of iconic singer Natalie Cole, and grandson of performer Nat King Cole – has died, his family confirms to PEOPLE. He was 39.

TMZ reports Yancy was found by a friend in his San Fernando Valley, California, apartment. According to the outlet, Yancy died of natural causes, pending the completion of an autopsy and toxicology tests.

Natalie Cole and her son Robert Yancy.

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