Peter Falk's Wife and Daughter are Fighting over Who Should Take Care of Him - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-31-2009, 06:55 PM

Showbiz pals of Columbo star Peter Falk are backing his wife's fight for the right to care for the actor as he battles Alzheimer's disease.

Last month, Falk's adopted daughter, Catherine Falk, filed papers claiming her father has dementia and Alzheimer's disease and can no longer care for himself. Catherine is asking the court to name her his conservator.

But last week, Falk's second wife, Shera, fought back by filing her own court papers, insisting he should be allowed to remain at home with her. She alleges her husband of 32 years never attended Catherine's wedding and has never even met her children.

And a clutch of close friends, including actress Gena Rowlands, actor Joe Mantegna and late TV host Johnny Carson's ex-wife Joanna, have rushed to support Shera.

In court documents, Rowlands insists, "Shera has taken extremely good care (of Falk) over the years", while star Mantegna adds, "Shera is the closest person to Peter in his life... there is no person second to her."

catlover79 · 02-01-2009, 03:34 PM

What a shame.

TripperFan · 02-01-2009, 03:41 PM

I hope the courts award it to his wife. Why is this daughter so concerned about him now all of a sudden when it sounds like there was a big falling out somewhere down the line.

This is why it's so important to have a living will!

catlover79 · 02-01-2009, 03:47 PM

I can't tell you for sure why she's so concerned all of a sudden, but I have an idea:

TripperFan · 02-01-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

I can't tell you for sure why she's so concerned all of a sudden, but I have an idea:

Oh no no no!! I'm sure it's just because she's suddenly discovered that she loves her dear daddy!

catlover79 · 02-01-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TripperFan

Oh no no no!! I'm sure it's just because she's suddenly discovered that she loves her dear daddy!

Yes, and my name is Gwyneth Paltrow.

TripperFan · 02-01-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

Yes, and my name is Gwyneth Paltrow.

Hiya Gwyneth!!! I'm Sandra Bulloch!!

MickeyMac · 02-01-2009, 04:25 PM

If John Cassavetes were alive, he would be helping out any way he could.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-01-2009, 04:35 PM

That is a shame

catlover79 · 02-01-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMac

If John Cassavetes were alive, he would be helping out any way he could.

Yes, and it's nice that his widow (Gena Rowlands) is sticking up for the wife here.

01-31-2009, 06:55 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Peter Falk's Wife and Daughter are Fighting over Who Should Take Care of Him Showbiz pals of Columbo star Peter Falk are backing his wife's fight for the right to care for the actor as he battles Alzheimer's disease. Last month, Falk's adopted daughter, Catherine Falk, filed papers claiming her father has dementia and Alzheimer's disease and can no longer care for himself. Catherine is asking the court to name her his conservator. But last week, Falk's second wife, Shera, fought back by filing her own court papers, insisting he should be allowed to remain at home with her. She alleges her husband of 32 years never attended Catherine's wedding and has never even met her children. And a clutch of close friends, including actress Gena Rowlands, actor Joe Mantegna and late TV host Johnny Carson's ex-wife Joanna, have rushed to support Shera. In court documents, Rowlands insists, "Shera has taken extremely good care (of Falk) over the years", while star Mantegna adds, "Shera is the closest person to Peter in his life... there is no person second to her."
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

02-01-2009, 03:34 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	What a shame.
	__________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

02-01-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I hope the courts award it to his wife. Why is this daughter so concerned about him now all of a sudden when it sounds like there was a big falling out somewhere down the line. This is why it's so important to have a living will!
	__________________ If I don't see you in this world, I'll meet you in the next one.....don't be late James Marshall Hendrix Voodoo Chile The Forum Legend formerly known as TripperFan "religion is for people who are afraid of hell--spirituality is for people who have been through hell"---anonymous

02-01-2009, 04:35 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	That is a shame
	__________________ Who Dat

02-01-2009, 03:47 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I can't tell you for sure why she's so concerned all of a sudden, but I have an idea:

02-01-2009, 04:25 PM	#8
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	If John Cassavetes were alive, he would be helping out any way he could.