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B.B. King Died Of Alzheimer’s Disease, Not Poisoning As His Family Feared

B.B. King Died Of Alzheimer’s Disease, Not Poisoning As His Family Feared

Blues legend B.B. King was not poisoned as two of his daughters alleged, but instead, died of Alzheimer’s Disease and other natural causes, Rolling Stone is reporting. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, B.B. King died May 14 at the age of 89. Not long after his death, two of his daughters – Patty King […]

8y ago

B.B. King Was Not Poisoned, But Died From Alzheimer’s

B.B. King Was Not Poisoned, But Died From Alzheimer’s

B.B. King was not poisoned to death, but died from Alzheimer’s. This was revealed by a body examination done on the blues legend’s body. Two of B.B. King’s children believed that their father was poisoned by his aides a few days before he passed away on May 14. As The Inquistr reported, two of eleven […]

8y ago

‘Brown Sugar’: Rolling Stones Release Alternate Recording Featuring Eric Clapton

‘Brown Sugar’: Rolling Stones Release Alternate Recording Featuring Eric Clapton

The Rolling Stones have unveiled a long-lost super collaboration, an alternate recording of “Brown Sugar” that features no less than Eric Clapton on slide guitar. The alternate version of “Brown Sugar” was recorded in 1970, according to JamBase. The Rolling Stones actually recorded the song multiple times; the version of Brown Sugar that appears on […]

9y ago

B.B. King: His ‘Amazing’ Life Celebrated At Mississippi Funeral

B.B. King: His ‘Amazing’ Life Celebrated At Mississippi Funeral

B.B. King was remembered Saturday for his talent and the “amazing” life he led in a moving celebration of the blues legend’s life. From his roots as the son of dirt-poor sharecroppers in the Mississippi Delta, B.B. King was much affected by the loss of his mother and grandmother when he was just a child. […]

9y ago

B.B. King Autopsy Findings Do Not Support Daughters’ Poisoning Allegations

B.B. King Autopsy Findings Do Not Support Daughters’ Poisoning Allegations

Preliminary results from B.B. King’s autopsy do not support allegations by his daughters that the legendary musician was poisoned. According to Las Vegas police, there is no active homicide investigation taking place into King’s death. Clark County coroner, John Fudenberg, tells CNN that initial results from B.B. King’s autopsy do not provide any evidence to […]

9y ago

B.B. King’s Death Being Investigated As Alleged Homicide: Daughters Claim He Was Poisoned

B.B. King’s Death Being Investigated As Alleged Homicide: Daughters Claim He Was Poisoned

B.B. King died at the age of 89 on May 14. Now, his death is allegedly being investigated as a possible homicide because two of King’s daughters claim that the blues legend died as a result of being poisoned by his business manager, LaVerne Toney, and personal assistant, Myron Johnson, according to TV Guide. Toney, […]

9y ago

B.B. King Poisoned? Daughters Allege Close Aides Killed ‘Blues King,’ Police Investigating

B.B. King Poisoned? Daughters Allege Close Aides Killed ‘Blues King,’ Police Investigating

Was B.B. King poisoned? It’s a question two of his daughters are raising in the wake of the King of Blues’ death in Las Vegas on May 14. Two heirs of King’s estate, Patty King and Karen Williams, allege that their father didn’t die of natural causes. Instead, they say two of his close aides […]

9y ago

B.B. King Funeral: Vegas Will Be Setting For Blues Legend’s Funeral, Mississippi His Burial

B.B. King Funeral: Vegas Will Be Setting For Blues Legend’s Funeral, Mississippi His Burial

Legendary Blues musician and King of the Blues, B.B. King, passed away May 14 in his Las Vegas home after having been put in home hospice care due to complications arising from diabetes and dehydration. His funeral will be held in Las Vegas on May 23, according to his youngest daughter, Claudette “The Bluz Queen” […]

9y ago

B.B. King’s Incredible Influence And Lasting Legacy

B.B. King’s Incredible Influence And Lasting Legacy

It’s hard to imagine a musician more influential than B.B. King, one of the last great bluesmen, who passed away on Thursday. He came from a musical heritage rich in heartfelt lyrics, incredible guitar skills, and down to Earth topics. King’s music was for the everyman, like the delta blues that proceeded his electric. Blues […]

9y ago

B.B. King Reportedly Suffered A Series Of Mini Strokes, Dementia

B.B. King Reportedly Suffered A Series Of Mini Strokes, Dementia

B.B. King reportedly suffered a series of mini strokes in the months leading up to his death. King’s personal physician, Dr. Darin Brimhall, confirmed the strokes were attributed to the musicians long-term battle with type 2 diabetes. A stroke is defined as an interruption in the brain’s blood supply. As a result, patients suffer brain […]

9y ago

B.B. King In Death Receives Social Tribute

B.B. King In Death Receives Social Tribute

B.B. King’s death has triggered a lot of lasting words among music fans. The blues king may be gone, physically, but the thrill is still here. Upon hearing about King’s death, people began to lament. Generally, it’s said that you can’t really tell how famous someone is until he or she dies. From the looks […]

9y ago

B.B. King Sings Duet With President Obama Before Death

B.B. King Sings Duet With President Obama Before Death

Amid the untimely news of B.B. King’s death, a video surfaced of President Obama singing along with the Blues king to “Sweet Home Chicago.” As can be seen from the video, B.B. King’s band was jamming out, just finishing a set. However, with President Obama on the scene, King’s band convinced him get on the […]

9y ago

B.B. King Dies At 89, The World Sings The Blues

B.B. King Dies At 89, The World Sings The Blues

Blues legend B.B. King passed away in his Las Vegas home at approximately 9:40 p.m., Thursday May 14, according to his lawyer. King had been placed in hospice recently after complications from high blood pressure and diabetes. King’s illness made headlines last month as his daughter and manager battled over control of his financial and […]

9y ago

B.B. King: Karen Williams Claims Elder Abuse, Judge Disagrees

B.B. King: Karen Williams Claims Elder Abuse, Judge Disagrees

B.B. King’s daughter, Karen Williams, is concerned that her father is a victim of elder abuse. King’s manager, Laverne Toney, currently has authority over the Blues legend’s medical and financial concerns. However, Williams said Toney is stealing her father’s money and neglecting his needs. As reported by SF Gate, Karen Williams alleges more than $1 […]

9y ago

B.B. King’s Family Loses Bid To Control Blues Musician’s Affairs, Case Thrown Out Of Court

B.B. King’s Family Loses Bid To Control Blues Musician’s Affairs, Case Thrown Out Of Court

In a bid to gain control of their father’s affairs, three of Blues legend B.B. King’s 11 surviving children bought a suit alleging elder abuse on behalf of King’s long-time manager, Laverne Toney, in front of a Las Vegas Judge. With no evidence to prove the allegations, however, King’s family lost the case, and Family […]

9y ago

Ben E. King Dies At 76, B.B. King Still Alive In Hospice Care At 89: Some People Are Getting The Two Men Mixed Up

Ben E. King Dies At 76, B.B. King Still Alive In Hospice Care At 89: Some People Are Getting The Two Men Mixed Up

Some people are confusing Ben E. King with B.B. King. It is understandable how people can get the two confused. They both have been known over the years for being musicians. USA Today reports that Ben E. King was the one who died at the age of 76. Ben E. King died at the Hackensack […]

9y ago

B.B. King In Hospice At Home: Legendary Blues Musician, 89, Suffers From Diabetes [Video]

B.B. King In Hospice At Home: Legendary Blues Musician, 89, Suffers From Diabetes [Video]

B.B. King is in hospice at his home in Las Vegas. The legendary blues musician has battled diabetes for years, and recently was hospitalized, reported the Huffington Post. The famous singer used his website to express his appreciation for prayers and positive wishes from his fans, noted Laverne Toney. In addition to serving as his […]

9y ago

Legendary Blues Guitarist B.B. King Confirms He Is In Hospice Care [Breaking]

Legendary Blues Guitarist B.B. King Confirms He Is In Hospice Care [Breaking]

B.B. King has confirmed he is in home hospice care, via Facebook. USA Today is reporting that King was briefly hospitalized on Thursday. King’s daughter, Patty King, had said her father was not eating and was dehydrated. King was then taken to the hospital for observation. King was also checked to see if he had […]

9y ago

B.B. King Dead? Facing Elder Abuse? Rumors Circulate After Hospitalization

B.B. King Dead? Facing Elder Abuse? Rumors Circulate After Hospitalization

Early last month, reports broke out that 89-year-old blues guitarist legend B.B. King had been hospitalized. Eventually, it was determined that the famed artist was suffering from dehydration related to his Type 2 Diabetes — an ailment that can easily leave men B.B.’s age dead if not treated properly. Now B.B.’s daughter, Patty King, has […]

9y ago

B.B. King Hospitalized, 89 Year Old Blues Legend Admitted On Saturday

B.B. King Hospitalized, 89 Year Old Blues Legend Admitted On Saturday

World renowned blues Musician B.B. King was taken to the hospital on Saturday after he began to feel odd. Upon arrival at the Las Vegas hospital, medical staff performed routine tests to identify his ailment. After an initial examination, it was determined that B.B. King was dehydrated. The dehydration is thought to be attributed to […]

9y ago

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