Blues legend B.B. King has been hospitalized for an undisclosed illness near his Las Vegas home, numerous outlets are reporting Monday night. King is 89-year-old, and, according to Rolling Stone, has “battled Type II diabetes for more than 20 years, but it’s unknown if his condition led to his hospitalization.”
Here’s more info from TMZ, which reports that King’s diabetes is a factor in his hospitalization:
Blues legend B.B. King was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital this past weekend … we’re told for a diabetes-related emergency.
King’s rep tells TMZ … he remains hospitalized at a medical center close to his Vegas home.
Another source tells us the 89-year-old’s health emergency was the result of dehydration from his Type II diabetes … a condition he’s lived with for more than two decades.
More to come as news is made public.
King cancelled a significant amount of his 2014 performances due to health issues. Here’s a look at some of his recent shows in Boston….