Gladys Knight to Ease Back on Shows Amid Health Transition
82-year-old Gladys Knight says she will ease into fewer performances as she transitions to the next phase of her career; after a recent show she appeared distracted and leaned on backup singers, drawing a Billboard critique. Her husband and manager says she intends to keep performing, though others on the tour have suggested dementia symptoms; he says no medical evaluation has occurred and a rough night could lead to cancellations.