B.B. King under hospice care

After a dealing with a health scare in previous weeks, it has now been confirmed that blues icon, B.B. King, has been placed under hospice care at his home. King’s health began deteriorating and he was admitted to a hospital in Las Vegas last week. His body was not consuming food and he was dehydrated. News from the medical unit only made the situation direr. Medical tests initially revealed that there was a chance King had suffered a slight heart attack.

On his website, the singer wrote: “I am in home hospice care at my residence in Las Vegas. Thanks to all for your well wishes and prayers.” Hopefully, the legend will make a speedy recovery and the thrill hasn’t gone away.