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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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RE: In a sarcastic light ... | Report this post to moderator
By: SirTrekker (Odo's file, contact) @ 10:56:12 on Jul 02, 2004

It wouldn't surprise me if someone did, considering that most of us want to blame Rick Berman and Brannon Braga for absolutely everything else on the planet. Mind you, they're no friends of mine; I have strong opinions against many things they've done and are doing with the Star Trek franchise, but some of the more vociferous bashers are almost obscene in their hatred. It's really very sad that Trek fandom has come to this sorry state.

All my best wishes go to James Doohan and his family. He has been an inspiration to me and so many others, and will continue to be for decades to come.

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By: 5k (Odo's file, contact) @ 19:52:37 on Jul 04, 2004

Wow Odo. I didn't know you had that powerfull of a voice.

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