BILLY PRESTON DEATHLY ILL

BILLY PRESTON DEATHLY ILL:  Court room battles rage on for family to
gain visitation rights

      Billy Preston’s sisters are battling his manager in court for
visitation rights and protection of his estate as he clings to life in
an Arizona hospital.  Preston is a well-known pianist from the 60's
whose marvelous ability on the keys earned him a spot as the “Fifth
Beatle” before they departed.  Lettie Preston, the younger sister of
Billy Preston issued a plea to media claiming her brother may be near
death in a Scottsdale and his manager is stopping them from seeing the
ailing star.
     
      The source of the riff is unclear, but other news reports dating
as far back as January 2006 have confirmed Preston as 'seriously ill.' 

      Sisters Rodena, who resides in California and Lettie who lives in
Texas were denied to right to have a prayer vigil at their brother’s
bedside, have no levity in the situation. Preston’s business manager has
insisted that her client’s desire is to keep his family members out of
his affairs.

      Lettie’s letter states that the "business manager has given the
hospitals a 'Medical Power of Attorney' with a clause that prohibits
family members from being at his bedside." 

      Fox writer Roger Friedman gave an update on the story: ". . .the
Billy Preston situation has been temporarily resolved. In court the
other day, Joyce Moore retained her medical power of attorney. Preston
will remain in Arizona and continue to receive the best care."  This
decision came in part because neither defendant is a resident in the
state of Arizona.  A Gag order was imposed on the two heart-broken
sisters Friday, Mar 31after this court appearance.

      The story went on to say that Preston is in a semi coma., but the
sisters are in the dark as to what their sibling’s exact medical  status
is.  He suffered kidney failure from a transplant earlier this year.

      Rodena said they are crushed, but they are determined to continue
to fight for their mentally absent brother.  The sisters say they know
that their brother would never make such a request and can not speak for
himself in comatose state.  They will be back in court on Mon, May 15
hoping to see their helpless loved one face to face.

     This story is developing.