Remembering Stars Lost to Alzheimer’s

Imogene Coca (1908-2001) - The comic actress was best known for her role on 'Your Show of Shows. She died from natural causes incidental to Alzheimer's disease. 

Dorian Leigh (1917-2008) -
Dorian Leigh was an American model and is considered one of the first supermodels. She died from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 91 in 2008. 

Bob Barker (1923-2023) - Barker died from Alzheimer's disease at age 99 in 2023.

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Geraldine Fitzgerald (1913-2005) - The renowned Irish actress died at age 91, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. 

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Peter Falk (1927-2011) -
Best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo on the series 'Columbo,' Falk's death was caused by pneumonia, with complications of Alzheimer's.

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Rita Hayworth (1918-1987) - She died at age 68 from complications associated with Alzheimer's disease on May 14, 1987. 

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Burgess Meredith (1907-1997) - Meredith died at age 89 from complications of Alzheimer's disease and melanoma.

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Etta James (1938-2012) -
The renowned blues singer suffered from chronic leukemia and Alzheimer's. She died on January 20, 2012, five days before her 74th birthday. 

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Lili Damita (1904-1994) - She died of Alzheimer's disease on March 21, 1994, in Palm Beach, Florida, aged 89.

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Gene Wilder (1933-2016) - Wilder died from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He had been diagnosed three years prior but kept his condition private. 

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Arlene Golonka (1936-2021) - At age 85, she died due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.

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