India, Aug. 28 -- Music icon Gladys Knight has responded to increasing worries from her fans following viral videos from her latest performances that depicted the 82-year-old artist seemingly having difficulty on stage.

The seven-time Grammy Award recipient, famously referred to as the 'Empress of Soul,' announced her decision to scale back her performance schedule as she transitions into a new chapter of her life and career.

In her statement, Knight expressed that she would be "easing into fewer performances" while prioritizing personal projects, family time, and moments with her loved ones.

"I'll be spending more time on projects with my husband and visiting with my grandbabies and am looking forward to this new era," she stated.

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