http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/16/arts/music/b-b-king-blues-singer-dies-at-89.html?_r=0 http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32747861 He died at age 89 ,in Las Vegas after several recent diabetic hospital stays. for those who don't know:the man was a legendary blues guitarist and singer. he was a multiple-grammy winner and hall of famer.