Clive Davis Hospitalized in New York at 94 for Respiratory Issue, Expected Out Within 48 Hours
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Updated · Rolling Stone · May 30
Clive Davis Hospitalized in New York at 94 for Respiratory Issue, Expected Out Within 48 Hours
5 articles · Updated · Rolling Stone · May 30
Clive Davis, 94, was hospitalized in New York City after an upper respiratory issue, with a representative saying he is expected to be released within 48 hours.
The hospitalization follows earlier health problems for the music executive, whose annual Pre-Grammy Gala was postponed in 2021 after he was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy.
Davis has remained one of the industry's most influential figures for more than 50 years, helping shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys and others.
Since becoming Columbia Records president at 35 in 1967, Davis has spanned multiple eras of popular music and has continued to speak publicly about finding the next generation of major artists.
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