Larry Hagman's wife battling Alzheimer's - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Mr. Television · 07-11-2009, 08:55 PM

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/1/20090704/...s-c60bd6d.html

Former Dallas star Larry Hagman's wife is battling Alzheimer's disease, according to her brother.

Maj Axelsson, the former Dallas star's wife of 54 years, began displaying symptoms of the degenerative disease last year, and they have worsened significantly, reports the National Enquirer.

Her diagnosis with the disease - which robs sufferers of their memory - has been confirmed by 81-year-old Axelsson's brother Shelley Greenhut.

A source tells the tabloid, "Larry is facing a spouse's worst nightmare. Maj is slipping away a little more each day. And it's heartbreaking for Larry because he is so absolutely devoted to her."

The insider reveals Hagman, 77, has refused to put his wife in a care home, and is insisting on looking after her himself, adding, "He won't leave her alone. His attitude is that Maj is a blessing. He says he's been able to fall in love with her all over again."

catlover79 · 07-11-2009, 09:00 PM

That is so sad. But God bless Larry for sticking by her and taking care of her. God bless them both.

Mr. Television · 07-11-2009, 09:03 PM

That's one marriage that has survived in Hollywood...54 years is amazing. God bless Larry and Maj.

catlover79 · 07-11-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

That's one marriage that has survived in Hollywood...54 years is amazing. God bless Larry and Maj.

I agree. One of the rare Hollywood marriages to last 50+ years.

MickeyMac · 07-12-2009, 03:27 PM

Larry is tough. God bless this man.

clj2 · 07-12-2009, 04:32 PM

So sorry to hear

07-11-2009, 08:55 PM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Larry Hagman's wife battling Alzheimer's http://uk.news.yahoo.com/1/20090704/...s-c60bd6d.html Former Dallas star Larry Hagman's wife is battling Alzheimer's disease, according to her brother. Maj Axelsson, the former Dallas star's wife of 54 years, began displaying symptoms of the degenerative disease last year, and they have worsened significantly, reports the National Enquirer. Her diagnosis with the disease - which robs sufferers of their memory - has been confirmed by 81-year-old Axelsson's brother Shelley Greenhut. A source tells the tabloid, "Larry is facing a spouse's worst nightmare. Maj is slipping away a little more each day. And it's heartbreaking for Larry because he is so absolutely devoted to her." The insider reveals Hagman, 77, has refused to put his wife in a care home, and is insisting on looking after her himself, adding, "He won't leave her alone. His attitude is that Maj is a blessing. He says he's been able to fall in love with her all over again."
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07-11-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	That is so sad. But God bless Larry for sticking by her and taking care of her. God bless them both.
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clj2 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2005 Location: SC Posts: 3,501	So sorry to hear
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07-11-2009, 09:03 PM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	That's one marriage that has survived in Hollywood...54 years is amazing. God bless Larry and Maj.

07-12-2009, 03:27 PM	#5
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	Larry is tough. God bless this man.