Edie McClurg Suffering From Dementia - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 02-03-2019, 03:27 AM

https://www.tmz.com/2019/02/01/edie-...llers-day-off/

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Edie McClurg, the beloved actress from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," is battling dementia ... according to family and friends who say they're trying to protect her from a guy who's allegedly taking advantage of her. Edie's niece, cousin and friend filed docs Friday requesting a conservatorship to take control of the actress' affairs. In the docs, obtained by TMZ, they say neurological tests revealed she's no longer able to live alone without assistance, and is "especially vulnerable to undue influence given her poor judgment and evident dementia." Their immediate concern is with a longtime male friend who's lived with 72-year-old Edie for several years. According to docs, the guy has previously talked about marrying Edie ... who famously played Principal Rooney's assistant, Grace, in 'Ferris Bueller,'

Edie's family and friends don't think she's capable of understanding the relationship with the guy. They claim he's been verbally abusive and tried to compel her to sign documents to change her estate planning. They're asking the court to appoint one of them -- Edie's cousin, Angelique Cabral -- the conservator. Edie's also famous for roles in "Planes, Trains & Automobiles," "Small Wonder" ... and for her voice work in "Frozen" and "The Little Mermaid."

Lorimar Television · 02-03-2019, 03:45 AM

That’s so sad to hear. My grandmother suffered from dementia

OH Nuts! · 02-03-2019, 03:32 PM

Yes, very sad to hear. Hope a loved one is successful in protecting her.

JSP · 02-03-2019, 04:46 PM

Sad news.

king of comedy · 02-03-2019, 04:59 PM

Very sad

tlc38tlc38 · 02-03-2019, 06:59 PM

Edie is such a gem. I wish only the best for her and her loved ones. Long live Bonnie Brindle!

MA · 02-04-2019, 06:48 AM

That's really terrible to hear.

AB · 02-04-2019, 03:17 PM

I feel very sorry for her and her family. Dementia/Alzheimer's is a lot to deal with.

Heenan Fan · 02-04-2019, 08:12 PM

I've had a couple loved ones die from Alzheimer's. It's very sad when someone you know and love for your whole life doesn't remember who you are.

Edie McClurg is one of my all time favorite actors ever, male or female. Her comedic timing is impeccable. I loved her as Mallory's mom in Natural Born Killers. Of course Ferris Bueller, Planes, Trains, & Automobiles, Small Wonder, The Hogan Family, Super Password, and the list goes on and on.

Schmoopie · 08-22-2019, 01:34 AM

That's a shame. I love her. She is hilarious!

02-03-2019, 03:45 AM	#2
Lorimar Television Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 06, 2007 Posts: 7,034	That’s so sad to hear. My grandmother suffered from dementia
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tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,252	Edie is such a gem. I wish only the best for her and her loved ones. Long live Bonnie Brindle!
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02-04-2019, 06:48 AM	#7
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,094	That's really terrible to hear.
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08-22-2019, 01:34 AM	#10
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	That's a shame. I love her. She is hilarious!
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02-03-2019, 03:32 PM	#3
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Yes, very sad to hear. Hope a loved one is successful in protecting her.

02-03-2019, 04:46 PM	#4
JSP Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 19, 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,735	Sad news.

02-03-2019, 04:59 PM	#5
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	Very sad

02-04-2019, 03:17 PM	#8
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	I feel very sorry for her and her family. Dementia/Alzheimer's is a lot to deal with.

02-04-2019, 08:12 PM	#9
Heenan Fan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 19, 2016 Posts: 6,001	I've had a couple loved ones die from Alzheimer's. It's very sad when someone you know and love for your whole life doesn't remember who you are. Edie McClurg is one of my all time favorite actors ever, male or female. Her comedic timing is impeccable. I loved her as Mallory's mom in Natural Born Killers. Of course Ferris Bueller, Planes, Trains, & Automobiles, Small Wonder, The Hogan Family, Super Password, and the list goes on and on.