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'Scotty' Actor James Doohan Suffering from Alzheimers Disease

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By Steve Krutzler / 14:38, 1 July 2004 / People

The British press reports today that STAR TREK actor James Doohan is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. According to Sky News, the 84 year-old 'Scotty' star has also battled Parkinson's, diabetes, and lung fibrosis.

"With Jimmy it's the loss of words," his wife Wende revealed. "He is not so sick yet that he doesn't know people... What he had for breakfast might be an iffy thing, but golly he could tell you all about how he got the part in STAR TREK."

Doohan will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a ceremony in Los Angeles next month (story), joining all but Walter Koenig ('Chekov') from the original STAR TREK series to have received the honor.

For the full report from Sky News, visit this page.



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By: Osnard (Odo's file, contact) @ 16:37:26 on Jul 01, 2004

I think every Trekkie is saddened by the news. At least he's lived a very full life to this point. I wonder if his infant son is going to have memories of him...

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By: Snails (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:53:10 on Jul 01, 2004

I also hope Walter Koenig receives a star.

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By: GustavoLeao (Odo's file, contact, web site) @ 16:52:25 on Jul 01, 2004

My thoughts are with Jimmy Doohan and his family.

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