Dementia: Last News

Sean Connery’s friend is opening up about the famed actor’s final days in the new book, “Connery, Sean Connery,” where author Herbie J. Pilato also spoke to sources and former co-stars of the late Oscar winner.The original James Bond died in his home in the Bahamas on Oct. 31, 2020 at 1:30 a.m.

told TODAY’s Hoda Kotb. “It’s hard on the person diagnosed, it’s also hard on the family. And that is no different for Bruce, or myself, or our girls.

dementia diagnosis. The 29-year-old daughter of Bruce, 68, and his ex-wife Demi Moore, 60, revealed that the “Die Hard” star spends most of his days on the first floor of his home, which he shares with his current wife, Emma Heming, 44.While Bruce’s dementia hasn’t affected his mobility, Tallulah said in a Vogue article published Wednesday, he often frequents the “open plan of the kitchen-dining-living room, or in his office” — the latter which she claimed “is filled with the knickknacks he has collected: vintage toy cars, coins, rocks, objects made of brass.”“He likes things that feel heavy in the hand, that he can spin around in his fingers,” Tallulah added.

Emma Heming Willis renewed their wedding vows Tuesday to celebrate 10 years of marriage amid the actor’s recent dementia diagnosis.Heming Willis, 44, shared a touching glimpse of the ceremony in an Instagram Reel posted Wednesday, accompanied by the Coldplay song “Fix You.”In the caption, she wrote that the 68-year-old Willis’ ex-wife, Demi Moore, 60, was the couple’s videographer, while Willis and Moore’s daughters Rumer, 34, and Scout, 31, sang accompanied by guitar during the intimate outdoor gathering. Willis and Moore’s third daughter, Tallulah, 29, did not seem to be in attendance, though she has been photographed with her dad recently. Bruce Willis and Emma Heming Willis’ two daughters, Mabel, 10, and Evelyn, 8, were the flower girls, wearing the same white and floral-patterned dresses as their mother.

was suffering from dementia.In the moving footage, Moore, Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis and his daughters can be heard serenading the action movie icon with the birthday song, with Willis himself even joining in for several seconds.The “Sixth Sense” actor then blew out the candles on his cake, prompting the onlookers to cheer “hip hip hooray.”“Happy birthday, BW!” Moore, 60, gushed in the caption. “So glad we could celebrate you today. Love you and love our family.

revealed he was battling frontotemporal dementia.After the candles went out, his family began cheering “hip-hip hooray” for the storied performer.“Happy birthday, BW!” Demi Moore wrote in the caption. “So glad we could celebrate you today.

retirement from acting almost a year ago after revealing his battle with aphasia — and now his wife is asking paparazzi to retire from “yelling” at him amid his recent dementia diagnosis.Emma Heming Willis posted an emotional video to her Instagram, pleading with photographers to “keep your space” when they spot the 67-year-old movie star out in public.“If you are someone who is looking after someone with dementia, you know how difficult and stressful it can be to get someone out into the world and to navigate them safely, even just to get a cup of coffee,” Heming Willis, 44, said.“It’s clear that there’s still a lot of education that needs to be put forth,” she continued. “So this one is going out to the photographers and video people that are trying to get those exclusives of my husband out and about.

devastating frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. Willis’ remarks were recorded during a Comedy Central roast that took place back in 2018, where he was mercilessly mocked by celebrities including Martha Stewart and ex-wife Demi Moore.

on Instagram that the retired actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.In the spring of 2022, Moore shared that the 67-year-old father-of-five was first diagnosed with aphasia — a brain disorder that affects his ability to communicate. She stated in Thursday’s update that the “Unbreakable” star now has a clearer diagnosis, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which unfortunately means that “challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces.”While Moore did not go on to describe specifically Willis’ battles, Dr.

Demi Moore, 60, posted an update on the 67-year-old’s health status to Instagram, directing fans to their full statement on the Association for Fontotemporal Dementia’s website. “Our family wanted to start by expressing our deepest gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love, support and wonderful stories we have all received since sharing Bruce’s original diagnosis,” the statement reads.“In the spirit of that, we wanted to give you an update about our beloved husband, father and friend since we now have a deeper understanding of what he is experiencing.“Since we announced Bruce’s diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce’s condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia (known as FTD).

Stevie Wonder on his 1977 classic “Sir Duke.”And a new study reveals that music is helping to foster nonverbal communication for dementia patients. The study — recently published in the journal Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders — examines how a program called Musical Bridges to Memory has been helping these patients connect with their loved ones after they have lost the ability to communicate verbally.In the program, which was developed by the nonprofit Institute for Therapy Through the Arts, a live ensemble plays music.

"I wouldn’t be able to cope without our live-in carer, as well as the supportive friends and family I have around me," he admitted.He went on: "I can see why someone might feel guilty making time for themselves when they are a full-time carer for their loved one with dementia, but having my sister and niece here every weekend really puts my mind at ease."They keep her safe and take care of her, which enables me to have space to focus on other aspects of my day-to-day life, whilst building my career."It’s really important to give yourself a break when you’re caring for someone with dementia, to make sure you’re looking after your wellbeing," he added.The star also opened up about a "beautiful" moment with his mum during her illness.Speaking about his relationship with his mum, the DJ told how she reflects on earlier times in her life.Naughty Boy said: "She often shares stories of her past, particularly about her younger years and I get to learn new aspects of her life that I never knew before."She recently told me that she used to write poetry in college; she recited one of her poems in Urdu to me – it was really beautiful."The star told how his mum, Zahida, was diagnosed with the disease in 2019, after a stroke two years before.He said: 'It's easy to start thinking like a victim but it's when I started talking that everyone changed."I'm not alone in this.

BBC's first female journalist to present the news. However, there was a period of around one year that Angela admitted she struggled with work due to her stint on TV-am back in 1983, with Angela speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk about the period.TV-am was supported by five presenters who were not only fronting the programme but were also shareholders.This included Angela, Michael Parkinson, David Frost, Anna Ford and Robert Kee.When the franchise was announced in December 1980, Angela's contract with the BBC was about to expire, and was not renewed as a result of her TV-am employment.After just two months on air, the company was running at a loss, leaving the chief executive and chairman Peter Jay to be ousted.Angela made her support for the previous chairman clear, leading to her and Anna Ford to be fired by the new executive, Timothy Aitken.This led to Angela being out of work for over a year, and nearly meant the end of her career.Speaking to Express.co.uk about the events, she said: "If you look at my career path I've never apart from one year immediately after the nonsense of TV-am been out of work."Although I wasn't then as Capital Radio employed me."I thought that was the end of my career."You know, after TV-am famously one of the controllers at the time said, 'Angela Rippon will never work for the BBC again.'"Well, you know, I don't know where he is.

Call the Midwife’s Judy Parfitt, 86, has spoken out on dementia and how it affected her relationship with her late husband, Tony Steedman. Judy and Tony, who was best known for his role as Socrates in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, met at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 1960.The couple went on to tie the knot in 1963 and have a son together.Tony passed away on 4 February 2001 after battling Alzheimer’s for three years.She pointed out how she “lost him as a husband” about a year after the diagnosis.Judy revealed how the diagnosis changed their life together, explaining that the condition leaves the partner “feeling very alone”.In a piece for the MailOnline published in 2014, Judy continued: “Tony didn’t understand what was happening to him which is, I suppose, about the only positive of his illness.

This comes amid his concern about the links between footballers and the syndrome.He said: “I’ve had conversations with Alan Shearer and Ian Wright and others about the worry that come 10, 15 years that it might happen to one of us.“The odds suggest that it probably will.“I have regular health checks, including the brain.So far everything is OK.“I’ll have my triannual test this summer and ask if there’s anything they can establish around the brain, because I don’t see how, given the circumstances any footballer wouldn’t be worried about it.”Some research suggests ex-footballers may be 3.5 times more likely to die from the illness than the general population.Football fans will know some of England’s 1966 World Cup stars have died from

dementia.It comes just days after Bertie’s family confirmed the news of his diagnosis via the Celtic FC Facebook page.Bertie, 83, was described as a "Celtic icon" after becoming a member of Celtic's Lisbon Lions, who won the 1967 European Cup Final.His family thanked his legion of fans for their "huge support" following the news, before requesting that fans respect Bertie’s wish for privacy.Thousands of fans offered their messages of support to Bertie and his relatives — with Sir Rod now being one of them.In a video clip, the hitmaker said: "Hi Bertie, it's Rod her, just about to watch the Croatia v Scotland game."I hear you're not feeling too good mate, please get well soon."I miss you so much.

Sheila said: “It was terrifying, not being able to remember anything and your brain panicking and trying to find the words.”She told Radio Times it had made her think about the prospect of dementia.The actress has now instructed her daughters to place her in a nursing home if she develops the condition and is un-able to look after herself.Three years ago, Sheila was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which can potentially cause life-threatening problems.She previously said she feared she could only have months to live.The TV and theatre veteran said: “This wasn’t to do with my illness – although you can die of it and I do have to think about that.“But, just at my age, you’re unlikely to live many more years and that weighs heavily if,

Country star Hal Ketchum has died at the age of 67 due to complications of dementia.The singer, who found fame in the ’90s with critically acclaimed album “Past The Point of Rescue,” passed away at home.His wife Andrea shared the sad news on his Facebook page, writing: “With great sadness and grief we announce that Hal passed away peacefully last night at home due to complications of dementia.“May his music live on forever in your hearts and bring you peace.