Godfather of Soul, 71, James Brown, had prostate cancer

James Brown has prostate cancer Brown is one of the world's most famous singers Godfather of soul James Brown has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery next week. "I have overcome a lot of things in my life. I will overcome this as well," Brown, 71, said in a statement. He finished a two-week Canadian tour on Thursday night and is expected to spend three weeks recovering from his operation on 15 December. Brown, best known for hits such as I Feel Good and Cold Sweat, still plans a tour of Asia and Australia next year. The soul legend was charged with domestic abuse earlier this year after a row with his wife Tomi Rae Hynie but the allegation was resolved when he failed to contest the charge. Singer James Brown Prostate Cancer Surgery Successful Main Category: Cancer / Oncology News Article Date: 16 Dec 2004 - 11:00am (PDT The Godfather of Soul, 71, James Brown, had prostate cancer surgery yesterday, said Simone Smalls, his publicist. The operation was a success, Smalls said. Smalls added that James Brown is expected to make a full recovery. James Brown had his operation at Midtown Urology Surgical Center, Atlanta, USA. Brown revealed last week that he had prostate cancer. Troubled times Brown was arrested in January and accused of pushing Ms Hynie to the floor and threatening her. Prosecutors said Brown had pleaded guilty to the charges and would forfeit a $1,000 (£550) bond as a fine. Tomi Rae is Mr Brown's fourth wife. He has had a number of legal problems over the years, including a two-and-a-half year jail term for assault in 1998. But he was granted a state pardon in 2003 by the state of South Carolina, meaning he was fully forgiven in the eyes of the law and no longer has to deal with the consequences of his past crimes. Brown, known as the godfather of soul, is into his fifth decade as a recording artist. He is widely credited with pioneering the use of rhythm to create the funk sound that would later lead to the birth of hip-hop. 6/14 UPDATE--James Brown has pleaded no contest to a domestic violence charge, but will serve no jail time. Instead, the 71-year-old singer will forfeit a $1087 bond as punishment for the January incident at the South Carolina home he shared with wife Tomi Rea Brown (Brown was charged with pushing her to the ground during an argument). According to cops, Brown's wife suffered "scratches and bruises to her right arm and hip" during the bedroom beef. While Brown's plea wipes the case from the Aiken County court docket, his classic bathrobe mug shot is, thankfully, going nowhere. JANUARY 28--James Brown was arrested today on a domestic violence charge after allegedly pushing his wife to the floor during an argument at the couple's South Carolina home. The 70-year-old singer was nabbed by deputies with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office who responded to a 911 call apparently placed by 33-year-old Tomi Rea Brown. The woman suffered "scratches and bruises to her right arm and hip" during the bedroom dispute, according to investigators. Brown, who has a well-known history of arrests and bizarre behavior, was booked into the local lockup, where the below mug shots were taken. Last July, Brown took out an ad in "Variety" to announce that he and his wife had made a "mutual show business decision" to "go their separate ways." It is unclear whether that anticipated separation and/or divorce has occurred. (1 page)