alzheimer’s disease: Celebs Rumors

Jay Leno, “sometimes does not know her husband nor her date of birth” as she continues to battle Alzheimer’s disease, according to new court documents. The statement, which was made by Mavis’ court-appointed attorney Robert Ostrin, was part of a new filing to petition the Los Angeles court to allow Leno, 73, to set up a conservatorship after Mavis was diagnosed with “advanced dementia.” According to the report, which was obtained by People, Mavis “has a lot of disorientation, will ruminate about her parents who have both passed and her mother who died about 20 years ago.” Ostrin reported even though it “was clear she had cognitive impairment,” 77-year-old Mavis was a “delightful person” with a “charming personality.”The documents also state that Leno and Mavis — who have been married since 1980 and do not have any children — have a “long-term, loving and supportive” relationship and that she looks upon the former “Tonight Show” host as “her protector and she trusts him.”“Ms.

Jack Hanna’s family shared a heartbreaking update amid the famed zookeeper and TV host’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease.The 77-year-old former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s family released a statement in which they said Hanna’s condition has worsened as the degenerative brain disease progressed.“We wish we had good news to share, but Jack continues to decline and has all the symptoms one would anticipate with advanced Alzheimer’s,” Hanna’s family said in their statement to People magazine. “Each day, we do our best to find joy – even when things are challenging,” they continued.“We hope that sharing Jack’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s brings awareness to the disease that affects almost 7 million Americans and their families.”Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common type of dementia, is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking and behavior.

TMZ reports that the former late-night host filed legal docs Friday to become conservator of Mavis’ estate.An insider told the outlet that Mavis suffers from Alzheimer’s, a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. The Post has contacted reps for Leno for comment.Jay, 73, and Mavis, 77, have been married for over four decades, tying the knot back in in 1980. They do not have any kids.

Tom Girardi is competent enough to stand trial on embezzlement charges despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis.The decision was announced on Tuesday and filed by U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton.

risk of Alzheimer’s disease.The Marvel actor, 40, got candid with Men’s Health in a new profile where he revealed he made some major wellness and lifestyle changes to help keep him in tip-top shape.“I’ve always been pretty consistent with my exercise commitments,” he said. “But lately I’ve really felt the importance of taking time for yourself without any outside voice or stimulation and making time for stillness,” the Australian native went on.While Hemsworth is known to be very into physical exercise, he has started to dip his toes into keeping his mind and soul stronger.Sleeping more and taking ice baths on a regular basis has also helped the “Thor” star stay lean.The father of three continued: “My weight fluctuates a lot due to differing roles and also my own interests in regards to challenging my body in different ways.”“I’m lifting less frequently than I was and I’m incorporating more cardio and endurance workouts which I much prefer than heavy body-building style sessions,” Hemsworth explained.He found out that he has two copies of the gene APOE4 in his DNA and he is more likely to develop the progressive disease later in life while filming his National Geographic series “Limitless” last year.The “Rush” star hinted to Vanity Fair last November that he’s going to take a step back — but is not retiring — from acting to focus on his body and mindfulness.He also discussed the “intensity [of] navigating” his Alzheimer’s test results and gave some deep thoughts about death.“Most of us, we like to avoid speaking about death,” he shared.

died on Friday at the age of 96. He had shared a photo with his wife, Susan, on Instagram June 20. The snapshot had the couple donning purple shirts in honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.“June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month,” the sweet pic was captioned.

told The Columbus Dispatch. “And I’m going to hang onto them for as long as I can.”Jack’s wife and daughters Kathaleen, Suzanne, and Julie revealed that he now only remembers his wife of 54 years, his dog Brassy, and, occasionally, his eldest daughter Kathaleen.He has been battling the disease in private since he was diagnosed in 2019.The 76-year-old resigned from his post as director emeritus of Ohio’s Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Dec. 2020.“He just stopped remembering who I was in all ways.

interested in acting and modeling while studying at Memphis State College. After taking part in a collegiate play, Stevens made her film debut in “Say One for Me” in 1959, which won her the Golden Globe for New Star of the Year – Actress in 1960.Stevens also appeared in three Playboy pictorials and was Playmate of the Month for January 1960 — a job she later regretted. “I did the best I could with the tools I had and the opportunities given me,” she was once quoted saying, according to Deadline. “I was a divorced mom with a toddler by the time I was 17, and Playboydid as much harm as it helped. But in spite of that rough start, I did OK.”She would star opposite many big-name actors in movies, including Presley, which she later admitted that she didn’t want to do.

devastating frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Willis’ remarks were recorded during a Comedy Central roast that took place back in 2018, where he was mercilessly mocked by celebrities including Martha Stewart and ex-wife Demi Moore.

on Instagram that the retired actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.In the spring of 2022, Moore shared that the 67-year-old father-of-five was first diagnosed with aphasia — a brain disorder that affects his ability to communicate. She stated in Thursday’s update that the “Unbreakable” star now has a clearer diagnosis, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which unfortunately means that “challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces.”While Moore did not go on to describe specifically Willis’ battles, Dr.

said in statement on her website. “I can no longer travel or perform in live concerts.

Variety.The “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” crooner’s tour was originally set to relaunch in September in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The additional affected dates include New York, Maryland, Oklahoma and Canada.