This broke yesterday but some people may have missed it. Falk's daughter has applied for a conservatorship saying he no longer is able to recognize people. It's a shame; he's one actor who almost always turns in an enjoyable performance even in some very bad movies (and Columbo is one of the all time great TV characters).
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28255448/
Peter Falk Has Alzheimer's
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Re: Peter Falk Has Alzheimer's
Sorry to hear this. They say he had hip surgery. That stress can take a long time to wear off. Hope it does at least a bit.
Columbo is one of my favorite series characters -- the tics and foibles which define TV characters can get awfully old quickly, but his never did, to me.
Columbo is one of my favorite series characters -- the tics and foibles which define TV characters can get awfully old quickly, but his never did, to me.
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Re: Peter Falk Has Alzheimer's
Just one more question..... er, make that several more questions...... 
Just one more thing....
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Re: Peter Falk Has Alzheimer's
It is a very sad disease.
My heart goes out to his loved ones.
My heart goes out to his loved ones.
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I'm very sad as well. Fortunately we haven't experienced this in my family
yet, despite the fact my mom is 91 1/2.
yet, despite the fact my mom is 91 1/2.
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