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B.B. King in hospice care at his Las Vegas home

Blues guitar legend B.B. King remained in hospice care Saturday at his home in Las Vegas, according to a message on his official website.

The 89-year-old musician was diagnosed with diabetes decades ago

U.S. blues legend B.B. King performs onstage during the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux July 2, 2011. The 89-year-old musician remains in hospice care at his home in Las Vegas after a brief hospitalization, says a message on his official website. (Valentin Flauraud/Reuters)

Blues legend B.B. King remained in hospice care Saturday at his home in Las Vegas.

King's longtime business manager Laverne Toney said the musician had a good night and she welcomed the concern about his health. Toney has legal control over King's affairs.

The 89-year-old musician posted thanks on his official website for fans' well-wishes and prayers on Friday after returning home from a brief hospitalization.

The hospitalization was the second in a month for King, who was diagnosed with diabetes decades ago.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

His guitar, famously named Lucille, has soared and wailed in songs ranging from Every Day I Have the Bluesto When Love Comes to Townto The Thrill is Gone.