Gladys Knight Breaks Silence w/ Emotional Message To Fans After Dementia Concerns & Son Accuses Husband Of Overworking Her

Gladys Knight Breaks Silence w/ Emotional Message To Fans After Dementia Concerns & Son Accuses Husband Of Overworking Her

Gladys Knight thanked her fans on Wednesday, October 21, as concerns grow over her health and touring.

“To the true fans… THANK YOU… your love, kind words, prayers, support and well wishes are deeply appreciated! I am so blessed with my talents and moreover in the phenomenal people who continue to cherish me and my music! I love you all! ?” the 82-year-old music legend wrote on Threads.

Her message comes after Stephanie Mills, who toured with Knight, alleged the singer appeared confused onstage and showed what Mills believed were early signs of dementia. Mills also questioned husband and manager William McDowell’s decision to keep Knight performing.

Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, previously accused McDowell of pushing his mother to remain on the road despite concerns about her well-being. Both Knight and McDowell have disputed claims she is being forced to perform, and McDowell says she has not been diagnosed with dementia.

Prayers to Gladys.