Barker, “The Price is Right' TV icon, died on August 26 at 99 years old.
" icon, who died last month, had never publicly addressed his battle with the disease.
It’s unclear exactly how long Barker fought his illness, but the doctors said his death came "years" after his Alzheimer's began, according to the entertainment news outlet. In 2022, more than 6 million Americans of all ages were believed to have Alzheimer’s disease, which gradually attacks areas of the brain needed for memory, reasoning, communication, and basic daily tasks, according toDaytime's #1-rated series and the longest-running game show in television history,"The Price Is Right", honored legendary host Bob Barker ahead of his 90th birthday.
By 2050, that number is expected to grow to 12.7 million, barring the development of medical breakthroughs. "It is with profound sadness that we announce that the World’s Greatest MC who ever lived, Bob Barker has left us," publicist Roger Neal said.
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