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Jack Hanna, the celebrity zookeeper and TV show host, has been diagnosed with dementia which is now thought to be Alzheimer’s disease, according to a statement shared on Twitter by his family.
“Doctors have diagnosed our dad, Jack Hanna, with dementia, now believed to be Alzheimer’s disease. His condition has progressed much faster in the last few months than any of us could have anticipated. Sadly, Dad is no longer able to participate in public life as he used to, where people all over the world watched, learned and laughed alongside him,” Hanna’s daughters said in the statement about their 74-year-old father. read more
The best times growing up in Columbus Ohio were trips to the Columbus Zoo. Jack Hanna was a local celebrity long before hitting the big time. He’d go to schools and be on local TV shows. The things he did to improve the zoo was substantial. I was very sad to hear this news today.
I always loved when Johnny Carson would have him on his show.
Although I don’t know who he is, I’m sorry he doesn’t either.
This is sad news indeed. Seventy-four is so young.
Always liked Jack. Sad day, indeed.
So sad. I always liked him. My kids and I liked his Sat morning show. He always seemed like such a nice man.
Did he have his vaccine yet?
There’s three things that start to wear out as you get older. Your hearing, your eyesight and I can’t remember that other thingy, whatchama what ever.
Sad.
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Prayers for the family.
Dementia is the animal that can’t be tamed. I am forever grateful for the entertainment he provided for many years.
Very sad news. At least his family is accepting his diagnosis and getting him help, unlike a family that lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Thoughts and Prayers to Jack and his family, alot of fond memories watching him on Johnny Carson. 😿🕊️❤️🙏
Spoke to him once, genuinely nice guy. I wish there was a cure for dementia my father died with it.
They were able to confirm the diagnosis when he started claiming he had been elected president.