Beloved Animal Expert Jack Hanna from public life around last year. Sadly, he's suffering from dementia and possibly Alzheimer's disease. I feel for his family, since this combination is devastating for both the person suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease and for the family. I can't imagine the feeling for the person who is cursed by this horrible combination. The closest thing I can personally relate to is my grandmother, who suffered from this combo and in a moment of lucidity, she told me that she wanted to die. I'm crying as I'm writing this, because it brought back painful memories. So I can somewhat understand how hard it must be for Mr. Hanna's immediate family. Especially since he's a beloved personality due to his pro-animal activism and raising awareness of the need to protect these majestic creatures.
I remember Mr. Hanna from his various appearances on multiple talk shows raising awareness for the conservation of various forms of wildlife. Especially on Maury... it was a blessing to have Jack Hanna on a Maury episode and take a break from crotch goblins from Hell needing Boot camp, or women who were unsure who their baby's father is.
Here's hoping that his family can have the strength needed in these tough times. And, I know this can sound awful, but I mean it in the most merciful way: May Jack Hanna go in his sleep before his mental health deteriorates to the point of him wishing he was dead in a small moment of clarity.
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