B.B. King tells fans he's in hospice care

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Source: USA Today



B.B. King is in hospice care, he told his fans on Facebook on Friday.

"I am in home hospice care at my residence in Las Vegas," writes the blues legend. "Thanks to all for your well wishes and prayers."

The Clarion-Ledgerreports King was briefly hospitalized Thursday.

King's daughter, Patty King, said her father wasn't eating and was dehydrated, so he was taken to the hospital for observation, according to local station KLAS-TV.

Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/05/01/bb-king-in-hospice-care-at-home/26733381/

[unionthug777]

1. what a great man !!!

I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert, twice.

b.b. king !!!

[Scuba]

14. I've seen him perform several time, most recently about 8 years ago in Augusta, Maine ....

.... B.B. came out and announced that "some people will tell you B.B. King is too old to stand on a stage and perform anymore. Those people are right."

He then sat down and played and sang is magnificiently as ever.

[BumRushDaShow]

2. Oh geez...

Was just talking about him too today in reference to Bennie King.

Once they stop eating and drinking, they are preparing to move on.

[BrotherIvan]

3. Oh no

I hope he is getting the very best, most loving care.

[handmade34]

4. a great man...

hospice will take good care of him

[mike_c]

5. damn....

[xfundy]

6. A victim of diabetes

as was Ella Fitzgerald.

And he's old, too.

[Marrah_G]

7. Such a talented man

[brush]

8. The King of the blues. nt

[RoccoR5955]

9. Bummer.

My childhood heroes are dropping.
I learned the blues listening to his records as a kid.
I hope he still has a few years ahead.
Godspeed BB!

[roguevalley]

10. i believe he's diabetic. what a damned shame

[mysuzuki2]

11. By all accounts he is a wonderful man.

I first saw him on I think the Mike Douglas show about 1964 (home from school pretending to be sick). He introduced and led me into some wonderful music. I saw him concert a number of times, including at the Kickapoo Creek Ill rock festival in 1970. Always a good show. May the gods bless him.

[GreatGazoo]

12. Great person, great artist

Saw him at the Greek in front of another act (Ringo Starr ?). About 4 songs into his set the audience gave him a standing ovation that just kept going. People stood on their seats and we started chanting " B B King! B B King!"

Great show and the warmth of the guy was infectious.

I wish him the best.

[Earth_First]

13. Such a talented man in the hands of talented healthcare professionals...

Hospice is such an amazing organization.

I've personally dealt with Hospice on two occasions, while having a mother who has been a Hospice care provider for nearly twenty years...

You're in good hands, B.B.

Rest well, friend...