He's been through so much and now this...so sad.

http://marquee.blogs.cnn....diagnosis/

06:48 PM ET
Bobby Womack reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Soul legend Bobby Womack has been diagnosed with the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

“The doctor said you have signs of Alzheimer’s,” the 68-year-old singer revealed to Gilles Peterson on BBC 6 music. "He said it's not bad yet but it's going to get worse."

“How can I not remember songs that I wrote? That's frustrating.”

Womack, whose career has spanned more than 50 years, wrote and performed numerous hits including “California Dreamin,” “That’s the Way I feel About Cha,” and “Across 110th Street.” He also wrote The Rolling Stones’ first UK No. 1 hit, “It’s All Over Now,” and was more recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.

“With the support of many good doctors, my family, and all of my wonderful fans, I will continue to write and perform and bring the good music to the people for as long as I can,” Womack told CNN following his diagnosis.

“Thanks to all of my fans for their prayers and well wishes,” he added. “I truly appreciate and can feel your love.”

Womack’s current struggle with the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s comes in the wake of his having had several other health issues including pneumonia, diabetes, and colon cancer.

My heart goes out to him and his family--I have had relatives with Alzheimers. I hope he will continue to make music as Glen Campbell has done with this disease.

[Edited 1/5/13 22:30pm]

babynoz said:

“How can I not remember songs that I wrote? That's frustrating.”

^^^That's what I was going to say...Identity posted this topic on New Year's Day.

Thanks guys...didn't see the other thread.

getxxxx said:

Dupe http://prince.org/msg/8/391669

this dupe. Refer to link above.