US Magazine is reporting that the singer has been diagnosed with the liver disease and it is believed to be due to previous drug use.   The 58-year old, 8-time Grammy winner discussed her drug battle in her 2000 autobiography Angel on My Shoulder.

The singer remains very optimistic:

“I am committed to my belief in myself and in my abiding faith to meet this challenge with a heartfelt optimism and determination. This is how I intend to deal with this currentchallenge in my life.”

We wish Natalie well.