Estelle Getty, May She Rest in Peace

TrojanWoman · #1 07-22-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LucyKKG

As I understand it, (basically) dementia makes you confused and Alzheimer's makes you forget stuff. My grandma has both.

Just to clear it up, Alzheimer's is a form of dementia.

RIP to my favorite Golden Girl.

Munchkin03 · #2 07-22-2008, 07:59 PM

I am so sad! I LOVED GG...and Sophia was my favorite.

Gonna rent it this weekend and watch...

"May your marinara never stick to your pasta!"

Estelle Getty did not have Alzheimers, but another form of dementia that was misdiagnosed as Parkinsons as well as Alzheimers. Apparently someone else of moderate fame died of it this week as well.