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Gladys Knight Steps Back From Tour | Birmingham News
Gladys Knight, the legendary “Empress of Soul,” is stepping back from touring at 82 after fans noticed concerning stage behavior—turning away and wandering near the edge. While rumors swirl about dementia, her husband and manager William McDowell firmly denies any official diagnosis, calling it a mix of “good days and bad.” He’s scheduling a medical evaluation and will closely monitor her performance on September 5th, which could decide whether to cancel the rest of her tour through mid-November. With 25 years of marriage behind him, McDowell says protecting Gladys’s well-being comes…
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