Gladys Knight Announces ‘Fewer Performances’ To Focusing On Transitioning In The Next Stage Of Her Career And Life [VIDEO]

Social media can be cruel especially since we are in the phase that anything less than saying something cruel just isn’t cool.  Last night TMZ posted a video of the legendary Gladys Knight from her last few shows where Gladys had appeared confused at times, staring off blankly and leaving much of the vocals to her backup singers.  Today the 82 year old Motown musical icon say’s in the midst of all the drama she will be doing “fewer performances” to focus on transitioning to the next stage of her career and her life.

Gladys Knight who is managed by her husband, William McDowell, told TMZ Gladys wants to keep performing, but he says she has good days and bad.

“No one is ever gonna make me say, ‘My wife is well,’ but all she wants to do is sing.”

He says she has not been diagnosed with dementia, but they’re going to a doctor in the near future to evaluate if she has that condition.  Although her vocals are still strong, Glady’s has tour dates booked through mid-November however if she is struggling he will pull her from the dates.

Gladys Knight, singer, actress, and songwriter known as the “Empress of Soul”. She was the lead singer of Gladys Knight & the Pips, which included her brother and cousins. Knight has recorded hits across the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, and is known for her raspy voice and stage presence. Knight has won seven Grammys, a Kennedy Center Honor, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the BET Awards.

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