Actor Pat Harrington Succumbing to Alzheimer's Disease - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Ronny G · 11-28-2015, 04:34 PM

This is a Facebook post from his daughter, Teresa:

Tresa Harrington:

It is with a broken heart that my father is succumbing to Alzheimer's. After falling three weeks ago, a small hemmorage in his brain, and three weeks of hospital/nursing home, he is mentally and physically disintegrating. I weep, knowing he is not long on this earthly plane; cussing at him today to get him to open his mouth to eat the pureed food, as his swallowing mechanism isn't functioning so well, but then alas, he opens his mouth for ice cream...

I break down, laying my head on his chest, and the first sign of recognition, as he places he hand behind my head, to comort me. He wanted to ease my pain. I pray that what ever happens, in the next days or weeks, that it is for the best. And if Nama, Daddoo and Uncle Terry, want him home, than that is where he should be. I love you, daddy!!!

https://www.facebook.com/tresa.harrington.3

opus · 11-28-2015, 04:43 PM

Marvo301 · 11-28-2015, 05:29 PM

So sorry to hear this. Mr. Harrington gave the gift of laughter to so many over his long career. It's sad his final days are being spent like this.

PracTz · 11-28-2015, 05:44 PM

That's very sad. Thankfully, he seems to be cared for by an attentive family and they're doing all they can to help him enjoy what he can in life even if he's losing who he was.

I wonder if this may be what's happened with his one time castmate Nanette Fabray (at 95) and that's why we've seen or heard nothing from her in the last few years?

Of ALL the afflictions and conditions of the elderly, I think this is the one most URGENTLY in need to be cured and wiped out!

mets82 · 11-28-2015, 07:01 PM

Very sad. Well, his work on One Day, won't be forgotten.

Mr. Television · 11-28-2015, 11:22 PM

So very sorry to hear this about Pat. The guy was so funny on ODAAT. Please always remember and never forget that we'll never forget you Pat.

Mickey4ever · 11-29-2015, 02:52 PM

It is a horrible way to end your life...I hope he doesn't suffer long with this.

Anna Karenina · 11-29-2015, 04:32 PM

I was just watching this comic genius on The Golden Girls the other day and thinking what a shame it was that he wasn't given any more chances to shine on TV, he was seemingly forgotten by the television industry.

I wondered where he was all this time and then I read this heartbreaking post. For anybody who has had to say goodbye to a parent, his daughter's message really hits home.

God Bless him and his family.

Anna Karenina · 11-29-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Television

So very sorry to hear this about Pat. The guy was so funny on ODAAT. Please always remember and never forget that we'll never forget you Pat.

Amen.

Bonniegirl · 11-29-2015, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

Very Sad!!!

TJ · 11-30-2015, 07:16 PM

As somebody who recently lost a parent to Alzheimer's disease, I know how his family is feeling. The last few weeks were the toughest when he had problems swallowing solid food and could no longer walk.

I'm glad that Mr. Harrington will be around his family for however much time he has left. It's such a terrible disease that affects the family and caregivers. Losing a loved one around the holidays would be difficult for anyone.

1960'sTVfan · 11-30-2015, 07:57 PM

Prayers for Mr. Harrington at this difficult time. He was an important part of One Day At A Time, bringing talent, energy and humor with the role of Schneider. The show wouldn't have been the same without him.

king of comedy · 11-30-2015, 09:09 PM

My prayers go out to Pat Harrington

11-28-2015, 04:34 PM	#1
Ronny G Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 14, 2001 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 540	Actor Pat Harrington Succumbing to Alzheimer's Disease This is a Facebook post from his daughter, Teresa: Tresa Harrington: It is with a broken heart that my father is succumbing to Alzheimer's. After falling three weeks ago, a small hemmorage in his brain, and three weeks of hospital/nursing home, he is mentally and physically disintegrating. I weep, knowing he is not long on this earthly plane; cussing at him today to get him to open his mouth to eat the pureed food, as his swallowing mechanism isn't functioning so well, but then alas, he opens his mouth for ice cream... I break down, laying my head on his chest, and the first sign of recognition, as he places he hand behind my head, to comort me. He wanted to ease my pain. I pray that what ever happens, in the next days or weeks, that it is for the best. And if Nama, Daddoo and Uncle Terry, want him home, than that is where he should be. I love you, daddy!!! https://www.facebook.com/tresa.harrington.3

11-28-2015, 05:29 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	So sorry to hear this. Mr. Harrington gave the gift of laughter to so many over his long career. It's sad his final days are being spent like this.
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11-28-2015, 07:01 PM	#5
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	Very sad. Well, his work on One Day, won't be forgotten.
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11-28-2015, 11:22 PM	#6
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,129	So very sorry to hear this about Pat. The guy was so funny on ODAAT. Please always remember and never forget that we'll never forget you Pat.
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11-28-2015, 04:43 PM	#2
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11-28-2015, 05:44 PM	#4
PracTz Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2002 Location: United States of America [Happily Living in the 20th Century] Posts: 2,711	That's very sad. Thankfully, he seems to be cared for by an attentive family and they're doing all they can to help him enjoy what he can in life even if he's losing who he was. I wonder if this may be what's happened with his one time castmate Nanette Fabray (at 95) and that's why we've seen or heard nothing from her in the last few years? Of ALL the afflictions and conditions of the elderly, I think this is the one most URGENTLY in need to be cured and wiped out!

11-29-2015, 02:52 PM	#7
Mickey4ever Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 09, 2009 Posts: 82	It is a horrible way to end your life...I hope he doesn't suffer long with this.

11-29-2015, 04:32 PM	#8
Anna Karenina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 10,086	I was just watching this comic genius on The Golden Girls the other day and thinking what a shame it was that he wasn't given any more chances to shine on TV, he was seemingly forgotten by the television industry. I wondered where he was all this time and then I read this heartbreaking post. For anybody who has had to say goodbye to a parent, his daughter's message really hits home. God Bless him and his family.

11-30-2015, 07:16 PM	#11
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,669	As somebody who recently lost a parent to Alzheimer's disease, I know how his family is feeling. The last few weeks were the toughest when he had problems swallowing solid food and could no longer walk. I'm glad that Mr. Harrington will be around his family for however much time he has left. It's such a terrible disease that affects the family and caregivers. Losing a loved one around the holidays would be difficult for anyone.

11-30-2015, 07:57 PM	#12
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,078	Prayers for Mr. Harrington at this difficult time. He was an important part of One Day At A Time, bringing talent, energy and humor with the role of Schneider. The show wouldn't have been the same without him.

11-30-2015, 09:09 PM	#13
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	My prayers go out to Pat Harrington