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In April 2009, the 71-year-old James made her final television appearance performing " At Last " during an appearance on Dancing with the Stars.

In May 2009, James received the Soul / Blues Female Artist of the Year award from the Blues Foundation, the ninth time James had won the award.

James carried on touring but by 2010 had to cancel concert dates due to her gradually failing health after it was revealed that she was suffering from dementia and leukemia.

In November 2011, James released her final album, The Dreamer, which was critically acclaimed upon its release.

James announced that this would be her final album.

James's continuing relevance was affirmed in 2011 when the Swedish DJ Avicii achieved substantial chart success with the song " Levels ", which samples her 1962 song, " Something's Got a Hold On Me ".

" Levels " was then used by rapper Flo Rida in his hit 2011 single " Good Feeling.

" Both artists issued statements of condolence on James's death.