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Country Singer Glen Campbell: I Have Alzheimer's

Filed under: Glen Campbell, Music Country singer Glen Campbell -- famous for his hit "Rhinestone Cowboy" -- revealed in an recent interview he's battling Alzheimer's Disease. The 75-year-old Grammy winner confirmed the diagnosis to People.com -- saying he plans to schedule his final live performances this fall ... to say "farewell" to his fans. Campbell adds -- "I still love making music. And I still love performing for my fans. I'd like to thank them for sticking with m...

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13:00 on June 22 2011

Glen Campbell Has Alzheimer's Disease

People.com — "I still love making music," the legendary "Rhinestone Cowboy" singer tells PEOPLE more info

13:57 on June 22 2011

Glen Campbell - Glen Campbell Has Alzheimer's Disease

ContactMusic — Veteran singer Glen Campbell is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The Rhinestone Cowboy hitmaker, 75, has been plagued by short-term memory loss for many years and six ... more info

16:30 on June 22 2011

Glen Campbell reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

USA Today Music — The country/pop singer and his wife got the news about six months ago. more info

19:12 on June 22 2011

Glen Campbell Has Alzheimer’s Disease

Pop Crunch — Glen Campbell, 75, is taking his final bow in showbiz; the singer/actor tells PEOPLE Magazine that he is planning a series of live farewell performances this fall after b... more info

18:08 on June 22 2011

Country Singer Glen Campbell: I Have Alzheimer's

TMZ — Filed under: Glen Campbell, Music Country singer Glen Campbell -- famous for his hit "Rhinestone Cowboy" -- revealed in an recent interview he's battl... more info

05:09 on June 23 2011

People: Singer Glen Campbell has Alzheimer's disease

Mercury News, California — Also: Ryan Dunn's blood alcohol more than twice legal limit; George Clooney back on the market; Tobey Maguire sued in poker-Ponzi mashup more info

01:16 on June 24 2011

Glen Campbell diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Topix — Glen Campbell has revealed he has Alzheimer's and is retiring from music. The Rhinestone Cowboy is hanging up his hat. more info

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