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Rock Icon Greg Kihn Dead At 75 After Alzheimer’s Battle
Rock legend Greg Kihn -- the guy behind "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song" -- has died after a fight with Alzheimer’s. The tragic..
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and progressively worsens, and is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language, disorientation, mood swings, loss of motivation, self-neglect, and behavioral issues. As a person's condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary, the average life expectancy following diagnosis is three to twelve years.
Rock legend Greg Kihn -- the guy behind "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song" -- has died after a fight with Alzheimer’s. The tragic..