Gladys Knight, 82, cuts back on performing after health concerns raised
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Key Points:
- Gladys Knight, 82, announced she will reduce her performance schedule to focus on new projects, family time, and transitioning into the next phase of her career and life.
- Recent shows raised concerns about Knight's health after she appeared confused and exhausted onstage, prompting questions about potential dementia, though her husband and manager denied any diagnosis.
- Knight's husband emphasized that she has "good days and bad" but remains eager to continue performing, with shows booked through November.
- The announcement follows past allegations from Knight's son accusing her husband of abuse and coercion, which Knight previously refuted, affirming she is healthy and happy.
- Knight has had a celebrated 75-year career, earning seven Grammy Awards, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, and a Kennedy Center Honor.
