Clive Davis was hospitalized in New York City on Friday evening after suffering an upper respiratory infection, according to TMZ. The 94-year-old music impresario, who helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Kelly Clarkson and many other major artists, has been admitted as a precaution.
His team expects him to leave the hospital soon, and TMZ reports that his spokesperson said the stay is not expected to be long.
Clive Davis health update
According to TMZ, a spokesperson for Davis said he was admitted to a hospital in New York City on Friday evening. The representative told the outlet that Davis was suffering from an upper respiratory infection and was taken to the hospital “out of an abundance of caution.”The spokesperson also said that Davis “is expected to be released within the next 24 hours.”
TMZ published the report on May 29, 2026, at 7:11 PM PDT, and described the hospitalization as exclusive.Davis has had health issues before. TMZ indicated that he was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy in February 2021. The newspaper reported that the latest hospitalization comes years after this diagnosis and focuses on a respiratory infection.
Clive Davis’s Musical Career and Legacy
Davis remains one of the most influential figures in the music business. He is widely known for helping guide the careers of Houston, Franklin and Clarkson.
His work also reached hip-hop through Bad Boy Records, which he founded with Sean “Diddy” Combs.The veteran executive has also become known for his Grammy ceremonies, which have attracted big names from music, film and television for decades. His annual events have become a regular part of Grammy Week and have helped keep him at the center of the entertainment industry.Davis received one of music’s most important honors in 2000, when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the non-performer category. The Grammy Museum also named the 200-seat theater after him, nodding to his long role in the recording industry.TMZ reported that Davis’ current hospital stay is expected to be short. His team did not announce any other complications.