Well Wishes: B.B. King Rushed To Emergency Room

Posted On : April 7, 2015

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ILOSM family we’re sending well wishes to the legendary B.B. King. He was rushed to the emergency room a few days ago, but his daughter said he’s doing “much better.” Here are the details according to TMZ:

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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.

In 2014 he cancelled all of his performances due to medical issues.

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B.B. King has been has been living with diabetes for approximately 20 years.

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