By Olumide Adesida, with agency reports
Two of B.B. King‘s daughters have alleged their father was poisoned by his business manager, LaVerne Toney and his personal assistant, Myron Johnson.
The music legend, known as ‘The King of the Blues’, passed on in his sleep in Las Vegas earlier this month but two of his daughters, Karen Williams and Patty King, suspect foul play.
Karen and Patty have accused the singer’s business manager, LaVerne Toney, and his personal assistant, Myron Johnson of poisoning him, documents submitted to The Associated Press by their lawyer, Larissa Drohobyczer confirm the allegations.
Identical statements from the two women read: ‘I believe my father was poisoned and that he was administered foreign substances. I believe my father was murdered.
But ‘Brent Bryson, attorney for B.B. King’s estate, has described the allegations as ‘unfounded’ and ‘extremely disrespectful.’
He said: ‘I hope they have a factual basis that they can demonstrate for their defamatory and libelous allegations.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that the ‘Rock Me Baby’ hitmaker will be laid to rest in his hometown of Mississippi. Over the weekend, a public viewing of the open casket was held for fans and well-wishers.A private funeral for the musician is expected to take place at the Bell Grove M.B. Church in Indianola, Mississippi.
