In 1979, Gladys married a man named Barry Hankerson however, their marriage lasted only a few years and ended in a custody battle for their son. Unfortunately, Newman was a drug addict who left his family shortly before he lost his life to his addiction. Gladys Knight has had four marriages over the course of her life.įirst, she met and married a musician named Jimmy Newman in Atlanta when she was only sixteen years old. READ MORE: What is the net worth of Quando Rondo? Husband Only two years later, they also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. In 1996, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame (alongside The Pips). Over the course of her career, Gladys has won multiple Grammy’s, AMA’s, NAACP Image Awards, and Soul train Awards. Has received many awards and special accolades in her lifetime.
