Gladys Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, has raised concerns about the legendary singer’s health, alleging she is suffering from early dementia and accusing her husband, William McDowell, of elder abuse related to her ongoing performances. Hankerson claims that Knight is being pressured to continue touring despite her declining cognitive condition.

Hankerson filed a formal complaint with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, specifically addressing Knight’s participation in the current “Queen’s Tour” alongside Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, and Stephanie Mills. He alleges that her health issues are being minimized while she performs, pointing to a concert last summer where Knight reportedly appeared to zone out and forgot parts of her songs.

Knight, 81, is a seven-time Gr

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