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tried to halt the premiere date in court.One scene in the documentary showed Williams, 60, visiting her hometown of Asbury Park, NJ, and pointing out her childhood street, only to be told by a stranger that it’s on a different road. Another scene showed a confused Williams yelling at her driver and former publicist to buy vape pens. After they arrived at her usual smoke shop, a disoriented Williams threw a tantrum.

the actor battles frontotemporal dementia.On Friday, the 61-year-old actress appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” and the 49-year-old TV host reminisced about their time working together on the 2003 movie “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle.” Willis made a small cameo at the beginning of the movie.“When we did Charlie’s Angels, Bruce came and played on it, and he opens up the film. And we got to work with him,” Barrymore recalled.“I mean, I used to know him when he was a bartender at Cafe Central!” she added.

Alzheimer’s disease. Her son Nick Cassavetes, who directed the beloved 2004 rom-com, revealed his mom’s diagnosis to Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday. Rowlands’ character in the film had dementia.

diagnosed with dementia, his eldest daughter Rumer Willis, revealed how much the support for her family has meant to her. “I think it’s such a testament to my dad,” Rumer, 35, told The Post in an exclusive interview promoting her upcoming residency at Café Carlyle.

officially granted conservatorship over Mavis in April following her “advanced dementia” diagnosis.“We’ve been married 44 years. It gets easier. It doesn’t get harder,” he told Fox News Digital at the event.“We do everything together,” he went on.

place the musician under a conservatorship in February after the Beach Boys co-founder was diagnosed with dementia, Fox News Digital confirmed.The diagnosis, coupled with the recent passing of Brian’s wife, Melinda Wilson, led his family and doctors to make the decision.“I find from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary,” Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gus T. May said at the brief hearing.The judge said that evidence shows that Wilson consents to the arrangement and lacks the capacity to make health care decisions.His longtime representatives, Jean Sievers and manager LeeAnn Hard, were appointed as his conservators.In February, when his family initially sought the conservatorship, they released a statement to Fox News Digital, saying, “Following the passing of Brian’s beloved wife Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation among Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos and Brian’s doctors (and consistent with family processes put in place by Brian and Melinda), we are confirming that longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person.”Before her death, Melinda provided Brian with his “daily living needs,” involving “physical health, food, clothing, or shelter,” according to a court document obtained by Fox News Digital.In his advance health care directive, Melinda was named as his agent for healthcare — but there was not a successor put in place before her death.

told ET on the red carpet.“Thought I’d come to something fun for a change,” Leno chimed in. “Everything is so controversial. Just to come to a funny, silly movie — it’s great.

given an update on the actor’s dementia diagnosis.“He has a very loving family,” Shyamalan, 53, said at a recent press event promoting his new movie “Trap,” per People. “They’re doing the best they can.”In March 2022, Willis, 69, retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia.

Jay Leno, “sometimes does not know her husband nor her date of birth” as she continues to battle Alzheimer’s disease, according to new court documents. The statement, which was made by Mavis’ court-appointed attorney Robert Ostrin, was part of a new filing to petition the Los Angeles court to allow Leno, 73, to set up a conservatorship after Mavis was diagnosed with “advanced dementia.” According to the report, which was obtained by People, Mavis “has a lot of disorientation, will ruminate about her parents who have both passed and her mother who died about 20 years ago.” Ostrin reported even though it “was clear she had cognitive impairment,” 77-year-old Mavis was a “delightful person” with a “charming personality.”The documents also state that Leno and Mavis — who have been married since 1980 and do not have any children — have a “long-term, loving and supportive” relationship and that she looks upon the former “Tonight Show” host as “her protector and she trusts him.”“Ms.

wished the Hollywood star a happy birthday by posting several heartfelt messages on Tuesday.“Just like you, we simply adore him,” Heming Willis, 45, wrote next to an Instagram photo of the Hollywood legend, 69. “What you might not know, but maybe you could imagine, that being wrapped in his arms is the safest place in this whole wide world,” she continued. “He’s a true gentle-man.

opening up about her emotions on social media, said in a video posted via her Instagram on Sunday.“Now, I can just tell you, that is far from the truth. Stop scaring people to think that once they get a diagnosis of some kind of neurocognitive disease that, ‘That’s it. It’s over.

new Lifetime docu-series “Where is Wendy Williams?” began, say producers. Cameras started rolling in August 2022 amidst a cluster of scary medical diagnoses, troubling behavior (falsely claiming she had married a cop, collapsing on live TV), a stint in a sober house and the canceling of her successful titular talk after 13 years.But instead of feeling privy to a journey of redemption and self discovery, the viewer quickly realizes they’ve wandered into a house of horrors — past the caution tape to the point of no return.

Bea Arthur.“I think that was just a life lesson in really putting yourself in everybody’s shoes,” Zimmerman said of his takeaway. “Like, put yourself in Betty’s shoes. What is she supposed to do?“She has a great sense of humor.

diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.Williams famously hosted her eponymous chat show that ran from 2008 to 2022.Now, Suzanne Bass, who was the co-executive producer of theprogram, spoke out about the star’s diagnosis and the seeming end of her TV career. “Since Wendy’s been off the air, there’s been a huge void in both daytime TV and pop culture,” she told People Saturday.

How you doin’?Wendy Williams has broken her silence after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia.“I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Let me say, wow! Your response has been overwhelming,” Williams, 59, told People on Friday.“The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion,” she continued.

Hollywood superstar Bruce Willis is battling the same two medical issues. He retired from acting in 2022 due to his aphasia and was diagnosed with FTD in 2023.The news about Williams, 59, follows on the heels of a People report that her family does not know in which facility she is being treated, and that they speak to her only when she calls them.Williams is the subject of an upcoming Lifetime docuseries, “Where Is Wendy Williams?,” airing over two nights, Feb.

the death of his beloved wife last month.The “In My Room” singer’s loved ones confirmed that two family representatives will serve as the 81-year-old’s co-conservators.Wilson’s family said the decision was prompted by the death of Wilson’s wife, Melinda Ledbetter, who died at the age of 77 last month, according to a statement on Instagram.“Following the passing of Brian’s beloved wife Melinda, after careful consideration and consultation among Brian, his seven children, Gloria Ramos, and Brian’s doctors (and consistent with family processes put in place by Brian and Melinda), we are confirming that longtime Wilson family representatives LeeAnn Hard and Jean Sievers will serve as Brian’s co-conservators of the person,” they wrote Thursday night.“This decision was made to ensure that there will be no extreme changes to the household and Brian and the children living at home will be taken care of and remain in the home where they are cared for by Gloria Ramos and the wonderful team at the house who have been in place for many years helping take care of the family.”“Brian will be able to enjoy all of his family and friends and continue to work on current projects as well as participate in any activities he chooses,” they added.In court documents obtained by The Blast, the music icon, 81, is suffering from a “major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia) and is “unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter.”Wilson is being treated for the disorder, the doc adds.The Post has reached out to Wilson’s reps for further comment.News of Wilson’s ailing health comes just weeks after Ledbetter’s death.Wilson announced the news in a heartfelt post on social media, saying

Emma Heming Willis, the wife of Hollywood legend Bruce Willis, shared a rare photo of her husband on Wednesday as the pair celebrated Valentine’s Day at Niagara Falls. “Love is a beautiful thing,” Heming Willis, 45, captioned the photo of her and her husband in front of the legendary falls in upstate New York. “Wishing you all a Happy Valentine’s Day.” In the image posted to the social media site, Willis, 68, can be seen wearing a grey puffer coat.

Tom Girardi is competent enough to stand trial on embezzlement charges despite his Alzheimer’s diagnosis.The decision was announced on Tuesday and filed by U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton.

“Floating in the Deep End: How Caregivers Can See Beyond Alzheimer’s.” She drew attention to a passage that read: “People caring for a loved one with dementia tend to think that the patient is the important one, and they themselves are not as important. Not only does that make no sense, it’s a toxic attitude to have about yourself.

ongoing battle with frontotemporal dementia. In the Instagram Story, then-33-year-old Willis can be seen holding a gun while dressed in John McClane’s famous white tank top.