Deaths by...

317 Notable deaths
 by Alzheimer's disease

Herb Ellis

American jazz guitarist (1921-2010).

Born August 4th, 1921 in Farmersville. [ref]

Died March 28th, 2010 at 88 years old in Los Angeles (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Toe Blake

Canadian ice hockey player.

Born August 21st, 1912 in Ontario.

Died May 17th, 1995 at 82 years old in Montreal (Alzheimer's disease).

Larry Speakes

Former white house spokesman.

Born September 13th, 1939 in Cleveland.

Died January 10th, 2014 at 74 years old in Cleveland (Alzheimer's disease).

Jack Greene

American country musician (1930–2013).

Born January 7th, 1930 in Maryville.

Died March 14th, 2013 at 83 years old in Nashville (Alzheimer's disease).

Rod Hundley

American professional basketball player and television broadcaster (1934-2015).

Born October 26th, 1934 in Charleston.

Died March 27th, 2015 at 80 years old in Phoenix (Alzheimer's disease).

Robert K. Massie

American historian (1929–2019).

Born January 5th, 1929 in Versailles.

Died December 2nd, 2019 at 90 years old in Irvington (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Acquanetta

United states actor (1921-2004).

Born July 17th, 1921 in Cheyenne.

Died August 16th, 2004 at 83 years old in Ahwatukee (Alzheimer's disease).

María Irene Fornés

American playwright and writer (1930-2018).

Born May 14th, 1930 in Havana.

Died October 30th, 2018 at 88 years old in Manhattan (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]

Eduardo Chillida

Spanish basque sculptor (1924-2002).

Born January 10th, 1924 in San Sebastián.

Died August 19th, 2002 at 78 years old in San Sebastián (Alzheimer's disease).

Catherine Lucile Moore

American author (1911-1987).

Born January 24th, 1911 in Indianapolis.

Died April 4th, 1987 at 76 years old in Hollywood (Alzheimer's disease).

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