Legendary Blues Artist B.B. King Hospitalized for Dehydration

Blues legend B.B. King has been hospitalized for dehydration caused by his Type 2 diabetes. King’s daughter Claudette told the Los Angeles Times on Monday that her father is “doing much better” but remains hospitalized for observation. Suggested Reading How Are Millennials, Gen Z Finding Love in 2026? We’ve Got Answers 15 Creepy Ways Trump…

Blues legend B.B. King has been hospitalized for dehydration caused by his Type 2 diabetes. King’s daughter Claudette told the Los Angeles Times on Monday that her father is “doing much better” but remains hospitalized for observation.

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King, 89, still tours occasionally, but his health has been an issue. In October he got sick during a show and canceled the remainder of his tour because of similar issues with dehydration.

The musician, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, was diagnosed with diabetes more than 20 years ago.

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