Terry Jones has Alzheimers

[Halmyre]

Terrible news.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-37451...

[aeropilot]

Grim....

One of women in the Dementia home my late Mum was in last year had that form of dementia.....all forms of dementia is grim, but that one is very hard for family to cope with.

[Halb]

Sad.

"The news was confirmed as Bafta Cymru announced the Welsh-born comedian is to be honoured with an outstanding contribution award."

ABout time.

[unrepentant]

Very sad news. Terry directed Life of Brian and the Meaning of Life as well as being an integral part of the Python cast. No man ever wore a dress with more panache. Nudge nudge wink wink say no more.

[Halb]

He was a great writer. I read his stories of Erik the Viking when I was in primary school.

[anonymous-user]

What's Terry Jones ever done for us?

[Jasandjules]

Sad for anyone and their family, wish them all the best.

[Stuart70]

terrible news and a bloody thing.

[Laurel Green]

Very sad news indeed.

[FGB]

He's not got alzheimers he's just a very confused old man.

Wishing him and his family all the best.

[Riley Blue]

FGB said:

He's not got alzheimers he's just a very confused old man.

Wishing him and his family all the best.

He has Primary Progressive Aphasia, a neurological syndrome in which language capabilities become slowly and progressively impaired. Unlike other forms of aphasia that result from stroke or brain injury, PPA is caused by neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's Disease or Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration.

My 92 year old aunt is similarly afflicted, she is much more than 'very confused'.

[eldar]

Riley Blue said:

He has Primary Progressive Aphasia, a neurological syndrome in which language capabilities become slowly and progressively impaired. Unlike other forms of aphasia that result from stroke or brain injury, PPA is caused by neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's Disease or Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration.

My 92 year old aunt is similarly afflicted, she is much more than 'very confused'.

I suspect you are replying to a Monty Python - Life of Brian quote, rather than a 'real' observation. Either way, an awful affliction for him and his family and friends.

[FGB]

eldar said:

Riley Blue said:

He has Primary Progressive Aphasia, a neurological syndrome in which language capabilities become slowly and progressively impaired. Unlike other forms of aphasia that result from stroke or brain injury, PPA is caused by neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's Disease or Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration.

My 92 year old aunt is similarly afflicted, she is much more than 'very confused'.

I suspect you are replying to a Monty Python - Life of Brian quote, rather than a 'real' observation. Either way, an awful affliction for him and his family and friends.

Indeed a play on he's not the messiah.

I grew up with python and they have had a huge effect on my personality.

I feel Terry would smile at my post.

And if he didn't he would soon forget about it

[Halb]

FGB said:

Indeed a play on he's not the messiah.

I grew up with python and they have had a huge effect on my personality.

I feel Terry would smile at my post.

And if he didn't he would soon forget about it

I feel he would too, it was a fine amendment.

Graham Chapman's memorial was most amusing.
As was, Terry Pratchett's.

[Riley Blue]

Halb said:

FGB said:

Indeed a play on he's not the messiah.

I grew up with python and they have had a huge effect on my personality.

I feel Terry would smile at my post.

And if he didn't he would soon forget about it

I feel he would too, it was a fine amendment.

Graham Chapman's memorial was most amusing.
As was, Terry Pratchett's.

Fairy snuff