Ms. Patti LaBelle born Patricia Louise Holte on May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia is celebrating more life for her 80th trip around the sun.
The Godmother of soul kicked things off with a cute star studded surprise birthday party with the likes of Whoopie Goldberg, Gladys Knight and more.
In an exclusive with Kare11 ET she was asked about the milestone and her plans on slowing down.
“Yeah, 80 is good,” LaBelle shared with a smile. Reflecting on what it means to her to ring in her 80th, LaBelle said, “Just that I made it.”
“My sisters all died before they turned 50,” said LaBelle, who is the only surviving member of her five siblings. Her brother, Thomas, died in 2013, while sisters Vivian, Barbara and Jackie died in 1975, 1982 and 1989 respectively.
“So I was praying to turn 50, really,” she added. “And then after that 60, 70 and now 80. I’m blessed. I’m truly blessed.”
LaBelle explained that, having reached this point in her life, she feels “like a grown woman.”
“I’m still talking, I can still hear, I can see, I can walk, so what a blessing! I’m still standing, you know?” she shared. “I tell all the young girls, ‘it’s all good, when you get to be 80.’ Because they’re all afraid of telling their age and stuff. Like, that honey, is a graduation… Age is just a number. I’m 80 and still good!”
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So good, in fact, that he’s planning on releasing a new album later this year — which will celebrate her life and longevity in showbusiness.
“I haven’t had an album out in 20 years, so I’m working on that now,” she explained. “It should be out at the end of this year and it’s called 8065. I’m 80 years young and 65 years in show business. So that’s what the project will be called, and that’s what my tour is called. 8065!”
Happy 80th Birthday to the legendary Godmother of Soul, the incomparable Ms. Patti LaBelle! pic.twitter.com/0VoFjVTPRJ
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Happy Birthday Ms. Patti!
