THE KING OF BLUES BB KING DEAD AT 89

THE KING OF BLUES BB KING DEAD AT 89.

The thrill BB King is gone and for millions of music fans around the world, he was the best with a guitar. He did it his way and became of the most admired in music respected by all.


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King’s attorney said, he died peacefully in his sleep at 9:40 p.m. PDT Thursday at his home in Las Vegas.

The iconic blues guitarist and singer was 89. He had been musically active until last fall, when he collapsed on stage during a concert in Chicago. No cause of death has been disclosed yet. But King was hospitalized in early April, when he was suffering from dehydration. He was briefly hospitalized again on April 30, according to his daughter, Patty King, who said he may have had a minor heart attack. He had also battled Type 2 diabetes for decades.

A message posted Friday, May 1, on King’s website read: “I am in home hospice care at my residence in Las Vegas. Thanks to all for your well wishes and prayers.”