‘Tonight Show’ Musician John B. Williams, 85, in Hospice Care

‘Tonight Show’ Musician John B. Williams, 85, in Hospice Care

Williams was also a bassist for 'The Arsenio Hall Show' and 'Sesame Street.'

Former 'Tonight Show' bassist John B. Williams moves to hospice care following brain surgery after fall and dementia progression

John B. Williams, renowned bassist from the 'Tonight Show,' is now in hospice care after a fall and dementia progression. His wife updates on his health and his significant musical legacy.

John B. Williams, “Tonight Show” and “Arsenio Hall Show” musician, is in hospice care after fall

Williams played with jazz greats Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie.John B. Williams on 'The Arsenio Hall Show'Credit: Paramount Television/Courtesy EverettKey PointsMusician John B. Williams has entered hospice care after suffering a fall, his wife told TMZ.Williams was a member of in-house bands for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Arsenio Hall Show.The artist was the inspiration for Hall’s comedy bit, the "John B…

Former 'Tonight Show' Bassist John B. Williams on Hospice, Has Dementia

Legendary bassist John B. Williams -- best known for playing on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" -- is on hospice being cared for by 'round-the-clock nurses, TMZ has learned. His wife, Jessica Williams, tells TMZ ... he recently suffered a…

'Tonight Show' Legend on Hospice, Suffering From Dementia

John B. Williams, a veteran musician who played in house bands for both The Tonight Show and The Arsenio Hall Show, has been placed in hospice. On June 3, Williams’ wife, Jessica, told TMZ that her husband had recently fallen and required brain surgery for his injuries. She also told the outlet that Williams had dementia before the fall, but the accident “greatly accelerated its progression.” The 85-year-old musician is now unable to walk or tal…