Deaths by...
316 Notable deaths
by Alzheimer's disease
Gerd Müller
German footballer (1945–2021).
Born November 3rd, 1945 in Nördlingen.
Died August 15th, 2021 at 75 years old in Wolfratshausen (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Enid Blyton
English author (1897–1968).
Born August 11th, 1897 in East Dulwich. [ref]
Died November 28th, 1968 at 71 years old in Hampstead (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Claude Shannon
American mathematician and information theorist (1916-2001).
Born April 30th, 1916 in Petoskey. [ref]
Died February 24th, 2001 at 84 years old in Medford (Alzheimer's disease).
Perry Como
American singer, actor, television personality (1912-2001).
Born May 18th, 1912 in Canonsburg. [ref]
Died May 12th, 2001 at 88 years old in Jupiter Inlet Colony (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Katherine Helmond
American actress (1929–2019).
Born July 5th, 1929 in Galveston.
Died February 23rd, 2019 at 89 years old in Los Angeles (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Billie Burke
American stage and film actress (1884-1970).
Born August 7th, 1884 in Washington, D.C..
Died May 14th, 1970 at 85 years old in Los Angeles (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Pat Summitt
American basketball player and coach.
Born June 14th, 1952 in Clarksville.
Died June 28th, 2016 at 64 years old in Knoxville (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Michael Ansara
American stage, screen, and voice actor.
Born April 15th, 1922 in Syria.
Died July 31st, 2013 at 91 years old in Calabasas (Alzheimer's disease).
Bobby Womack
American singer and songwriter (1944–2014).
Born March 4th, 1944 in Cleveland.
Died June 27th, 2014 at 70 years old in Tarzana (Alzheimer's disease).
Denis Law
Scottish footballer (1940–2025).
Born February 24th, 1940 in Aberdeen.
Died January 17th, 2025 at 84 years old in Aberdeen (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
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