Country Singer Glen Campbell Diagnosed With Alzheimer's disease - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-22-2011, 09:36 AM

In his new song, "A Better Place," Glen Campbell sings, "I need the ones I love Lord/More and more each day."

The lyric is more personal than the world knows: In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Campbell, 75, and his wife, Kim, reveal that the singer has Alzheimer's disease.

The couple have decided to go public with Glen’s diagnosis because he's hoping to say farewell with a final slate of live performances this fall – and they want his fans to be aware of the musician's condition.

"Glen is still an awesome guitar player and singer," says Kim. "But if he flubs a lyric or gets confused on stage, I wouldn’t want people to think, 'What's the matter with him? Is he drunk?' "

The Grammy-winner, whose "Rhinestone Cowboy" topped the charts in 1975, had been suffering from short-term memory loss for years, but the Alzheimer's diagnosis only came six months ago.

"I still love making music," says Campbell. "And I still love performing for my fans. I'd like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin."

http://www.people.com/people/article...p+Headlines%29

Zoneboy · 06-22-2011, 10:18 AM

How did I miss this?

Very sad news nonetheless.

tv star collector · 06-22-2011, 12:34 PM

Sorry to hear that. A great entertainer.

catlover79 · 06-22-2011, 01:01 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this. God bless the Campbell family and give them strength to endure this trial.

Marvo301 · 06-22-2011, 01:42 PM

Glen Campbell's music has brought joy to many people. I'm sorry to hear about his diagnoses. God be with him and his family as they walk this difficult road.

AB · 06-22-2011, 08:26 PM

That is very sad to hear, I always loved his music.

Retro4Life · 06-22-2011, 09:42 PM

"Rhinestone Cowboy", "Southern Nights", "Wichita Lineman" and many others were very popular when I was young. I really enjoyed Campbell's music and his voice.

Here's hoping his next journey is a peaceful and loving one. Thanks for all the memories, Glenn!

Mr. Television · 06-22-2011, 09:46 PM

God bless you Glen and thanks for all the great music through the years. You are a legend. I'll keep you in my prayers as you go through this awful time.

catlover79 · 06-22-2011, 11:37 PM

He's still going to have a farewell tour. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad idea, but God bless him!!!

Marvo301 · 06-22-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

He's still going to have a farewell tour. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad idea, but God bless him!!!

It could be very good therapy for him!

catlover79 · 06-22-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

It could be very good therapy for him!

True...I just hope and pray all goes smoothly!!

old grouch · 06-23-2011, 09:46 AM

How sad. I grew up listening to Glen Campbell and he will be in my thoughts and prayers.

MrCleveland · 06-23-2011, 01:26 PM

Too bad...

I also heard about Campbell's works on The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" album.

06-22-2011, 09:36 AM	#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	Country Singer Glen Campbell Diagnosed With Alzheimer's disease In his new song, "A Better Place," Glen Campbell sings, "I need the ones I love Lord/More and more each day." The lyric is more personal than the world knows: In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Campbell, 75, and his wife, Kim, reveal that the singer has Alzheimer's disease. The couple have decided to go public with Glen’s diagnosis because he's hoping to say farewell with a final slate of live performances this fall – and they want his fans to be aware of the musician's condition. "Glen is still an awesome guitar player and singer," says Kim. "But if he flubs a lyric or gets confused on stage, I wouldn’t want people to think, 'What's the matter with him? Is he drunk?' " The Grammy-winner, whose "Rhinestone Cowboy" topped the charts in 1975, had been suffering from short-term memory loss for years, but the Alzheimer's diagnosis only came six months ago. "I still love making music," says Campbell. "And I still love performing for my fans. I'd like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin." http://www.people.com/people/article...p+Headlines%29
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06-22-2011, 10:18 AM	#2
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06-22-2011, 01:01 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I'm so sorry to hear this. God bless the Campbell family and give them strength to endure this trial.
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06-22-2011, 01:42 PM	#5
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	Glen Campbell's music has brought joy to many people. I'm sorry to hear about his diagnoses. God be with him and his family as they walk this difficult road.
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06-22-2011, 08:26 PM	#6
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	That is very sad to hear, I always loved his music.

06-22-2011, 09:42 PM	#7
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	"Rhinestone Cowboy", "Southern Nights", "Wichita Lineman" and many others were very popular when I was young. I really enjoyed Campbell's music and his voice. Here's hoping his next journey is a peaceful and loving one. Thanks for all the memories, Glenn!
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06-22-2011, 11:37 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	He's still going to have a farewell tour. I'm not sure if that's a good or bad idea, but God bless him!!!

06-23-2011, 09:46 AM	#12
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	How sad. I grew up listening to Glen Campbell and he will be in my thoughts and prayers.

06-23-2011, 01:26 PM	#13
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