Happy birthday! Gladys Knight turns 82 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 82 on Thursday, May. 28, 2026.
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The Empress of Soul Gladys Knight is celebrating her 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer Gladys Knight has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Knight, a cultural icon

Born in Atlanta on May 28, 1944, Gladys Knight's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Knight's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Gladys hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gladys Knight as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Gladys, you're the best!

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