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Nobody_Important
“Aww, it’s so...average,” she said to him in a cold brick of passion
Man that is the worst thing I can imagine. Just completely losing everything that makes you who you are and not even really being able to know it's happening. Worse yet everyone around you who loves you seeing it happen and not being able to do anything about it.
anthony2690
Gold Member
Wouldn't wish dementia on anyone, genuinely so sad 
FunkMiller
Gold Member
It’s been coming for a while, but still so sad. I have friends with personal experience of dementia, and it’s a hideous disease.
Insane Metal
Member
That's rough.
Esca
Member
It's really hard watching people with this disease spiral downward. The only thing you can do to coop with it with loved ones is just laughing at the crazy shit they end up doing otherwise it will drag you done a lot more. Lost a few close family members and we took care of two of them for awhile
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Damn. That sucks. Guys a bonafide legend.
lostinblue
Banned
Since the beginning that I was getting Terry Jones vibes out of this:
-> https://www.theguardian.com/society...on-terry-jones-learning-to-live-with-dementia
Now even more so.
-> https://www.theguardian.com/society...on-terry-jones-learning-to-live-with-dementia
Now even more so.
Davesky
Member
Horrible illness. My 94 year old gran could go from being quick witted, cracking jokes and sharp as a button to immediately not knowing anyone in the family. Fortunately I was protected from the severity of her illness, but the impact that it had on the family even after she passed was lifelong.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
Poor guy he looks gone
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Ugh, I hate to see this condition afflicted on this legend, or anyone, for that matter.
demigod
Member
Same, one of my favorite actors.
Grildon Tundy
Member
Sad news. Wish him and his family the best.
PanzerAzel
Member
Awful.
My mother has dementia. I live and care for her, and it is an unspeakably cruel disease in so many ways. It is truly horrific to watch someone you love progressively lose their minds and become nothing but a physical shell that is the only distinguishing feature of who they once were. It robs you of the memory of who you knew that person to be. My mother can barely even complete a sentence, because she cannot retain a train of thought necessary to remember what she’s even talking about.
My deepest sympathies to Bruce and his family. Robin Williams ended his life before the ravages of dementia could take hold, and if anyone has any experience with it, they would understand that his act was one of courage and dignity. If it befalls me, which is possible because it has genetic links, I will follow his lead. Having watched my mother, there’s no way I’m going out like that. Never.
The disease is unfathomably cruel, so much so that death is a mercy to not only those afflicted, but those who are witness to it.
My mother has dementia. I live and care for her, and it is an unspeakably cruel disease in so many ways. It is truly horrific to watch someone you love progressively lose their minds and become nothing but a physical shell that is the only distinguishing feature of who they once were. It robs you of the memory of who you knew that person to be. My mother can barely even complete a sentence, because she cannot retain a train of thought necessary to remember what she’s even talking about.
My deepest sympathies to Bruce and his family. Robin Williams ended his life before the ravages of dementia could take hold, and if anyone has any experience with it, they would understand that his act was one of courage and dignity. If it befalls me, which is possible because it has genetic links, I will follow his lead. Having watched my mother, there’s no way I’m going out like that. Never.
The disease is unfathomably cruel, so much so that death is a mercy to not only those afflicted, but those who are witness to it.
JC 1080P CRT
Member
Man, it really blows to hear what's happened and happening to Bruce... He had such a presence on the silver screen with the Die Hard movies, and even though his other films were hit-or-miss, he was undeniably a draw like Arnold or Sylvester. They don't make men and action stars like they used to anymore.
My heart goes out to him, and to his family. I've had and have a few relatives with dementia, and during my short visits I've seen moments where the person lapses in memory or becomes incoherent. I can only imagine the pain and difficulty of being in the role of long-term care, and I wonder whether it's something I will experience day...
My heart goes out to him, and to his family. I've had and have a few relatives with dementia, and during my short visits I've seen moments where the person lapses in memory or becomes incoherent. I can only imagine the pain and difficulty of being in the role of long-term care, and I wonder whether it's something I will experience day...
GnomeChimpsky
Member
Best wishes to you and your family.
Cyberpunkd
Member
Why are they posting it for the whole world to see and read?
Making your father/husband/etc. died with the whole world watching? I will never understand emotional voyeurism of the current generation.
Making your father/husband/etc. died with the whole world watching? I will never understand emotional voyeurism of the current generation.
Dr. Suchong
Member
I'd imagine it's by extension our need to reach out to someone, anyone, to just talk about something that is deeply troubling and upsetting.Why are they posting it for the whole world to see and read?
Making your father/husband/etc. died with the whole world watching? I will never understand emotional voyeurism of the current generation.
JC 1080P CRT
Member
Why are they posting it for the whole world to see and read?
Making your father/husband/etc. died with the whole world watching? I will never understand emotional voyeurism of the current generation.
What definition of "voyeurism" are you using? Also, even though dementia, Alzheimer's, and other memory-related diseases are sad and can radically transform a person, that doesn't mean they're dead.
I'm sure that Willis's family is not going against his wishes by informing his fans and the wider public about his conditions. Some celebrities (such as Chadwick Boseman, Norm MacDonald) choose the opposite strategy of not disclosing their personal health or conditions, and that's fine too. It's a personal decision, and again, I'm sure Willis and his family have agreed on when/how to disclose his conditions.
PanzerAzel
Member
Thank you.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
That sucks.
sono
Member
I think he is an awesome movie star. I make a point of watching all of his films He is very charismatic, charming, amusing and very gripping to watch in action sequences.
Unfortunately even legends are not immortal in reality. I hope modern medicine can help him positively and his family in his later years.
Unfortunately even legends are not immortal in reality. I hope modern medicine can help him positively and his family in his later years.
IFireflyl
Gold Member
This might be a controversial opinion (and I apologize if someone takes offense to it), but I am of the opinion that dementia is worse than cancer. I know people who have had (and died from) cancer, and it's terrible. But with dementia you lose almost everything that makes up who you are. Memories are lost or confused. Personality shifts happen. Your loved ones have to go through the pain of having lost you when you're still here. It is, in my opinion, the single worst ailment. I do not wish dementia (or cancer!) on anyone. I hope Bruce's dementia isn't severe, for both his sake and his family's sake.
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Peter Falk had this before he passed away. He wouldn't even recognize himself in an episode of Columbo. Really sad and my condolences to Bruce Willis and his family and loved ones.
I've got a controversial opinion.
We should allow euthanasia for anyone over the age of 75.
Aging is the worst ailment on the planet. Beyond this age, you're a walking corpse.
Quality > Quantity.
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TheInfamousKira
Reseterror Resettler
I mean, you've also got to account for genetics, the elements, chemical exposure, diet, etc. I've seen 35 year Olds that look 47 and 80 year Olds that look 50, I mean it definitely varies.
And if you let the government get a single toe in the doorway of making decisions about people's actual continued existence...I think that opens up a rabbit hole with some potentially scary ends.
Liljagare
Member
Remove the age limit, seen enough friends go through just nasty stuff. Give everyone the option!
Insane Metal
Member
Late but, I'm sorry man. Must've been tough as hell.
AJUMP23
Gold Member
I appreciate the sentiment. She died 5 years ago and I wish she could see my kids grow up.
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
Yea, he has a huge family. Sacrificed his reputation to set them up for life. Good guy. He deserved better.
Pasta la Vista
Member
He was doing a bunch of low budget movies the past few years. Red Letter Media did a pretty funny video about them awhile back, but even they were suspecting that his health was probably deteriorating. Very sad news, man is a legend.
BerningRiver
Neo Member
Never thought about it this way before - but you might be right.
My own 74 mum also has early onset- and her short term memory is busted. She still recognises me , and I would absolutely crumble the day she stops knowing who I am