Clive Davis 94 Hospitalized for Upper Respiratory Infection

Clive Davis, the legendary music executive, was hospitalized in New York City on Friday after developing an upper respiratory infection. A spokesperson for Davis confirmed the 94-year-old was admitted out of an abundance of caution and was expected to be released within 24 to 48 hours.

The hospitalization occurred just days after Davis attended the Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction in Manhattan, where he appeared in good spirits. His team has not disclosed the name of the hospital or provided an update on his release beyond the initial statement.

This is not the first health challenge Davis has faced in recent years. In February 2021, he was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, a temporary condition causing facial weakness. That diagnosis forced the postponement of the second half of his annual pre-Grammy gala, an event he has hosted on the eve of the awards ceremony every year since 1975. A representative said at the time he was being treated and expected to make a full recovery within six to eight weeks.

Davis’s career spans more than six decades and has left an indelible mark on American popular music. He became president of Columbia Records in 1967 at age 35. Over the...