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A stone has been dedicated to BB King in Mississippi

The stone forms the first part of a memorial garden for the late blues guitarist

Danielle Goldstein - 13th December 2015

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BB King coroner reports no evidence of poisoning following family’s claims

The blues musician's daughters had accused his manager of foul play

Luke Morgan Britton - 14th July 2015

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BB King’s manager to remain executor of his estate despite family objections

The late blues musician's daughters recently objected against their father's will

Luke Morgan Britton - 26th June 2015

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BB King’s children claim he left a second will

The musician's daughters are involved in a legal dispute with his long-term manager

Luke Morgan Britton - 11th June 2015

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BB King’s son says claims made by his sisters that King was poisoned were ‘extreme’

King died in his sleep on May 14

Kim Hillyard - 31st May 2015

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BB King’s funeral service streamed online – watch

President Obama issued a statement read at the ceremony and Fats Domino performed

NME News Desk - 30th May 2015

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Thousands attend BB King open casket viewing in Mississippi

The late blues guitarist will be buried on Saturday (May 30)

NME News Desk - 30th May 2015

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BB King coroner says there’s no immediate evidence of poisoning following family’s claims

The blues musician passed away on May 14

Luke Morgan Britton - 27th May 2015

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Daughter’s claim that BB King was poisoned dismissed by lawyer

King died in his sleep on May 14

David Renshaw - 26th May 2015

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BB King’s family to challenge former manager over ‘unfair’ will

The blues guitarist passed away on May 14 at the age of 89

Luke Morgan Britton - 25th May 2015

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