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In a message posted on his official Facebook page, the
89-year-old singer said he was receiving care at his Las Vegas
residence.
"Thanks to all for your well wishes and prayers," he said in the
post.
King was taken to a hospital in April after suffering from
dehydration as a complication of diabetes. He left shortly after
and said he was "feeling much better" at the time.
Born in Mississippi, the singer is known as the "King of the
Blues" and is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all
time, with artists such as Eric Clapton citing him as an
influence.
Last October, King was forced to cancel eight live performances
after falling ill on stage in Chicago. He was diagnosed with
dehydration and suffering from exhaustion.
(Reporting by Piya Sinha-Roy; Editing by Mary Milliken and
Leslie Adler)
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