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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGlen Campbell's Oscar nod for original song caps his career
FILE--In this July 27, 2011 file photo, musician Glen Campbell, left, and his wife, Kim, pose for a portrait in Malibu, Calif. Now 78 and in the late stages of Alzheimer's disease, Campbell{2019}s wife will attend the 87th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, on his behalf. Tim McGraw is set to perform Campbell{2019}s Oscar nominated song, {201c}I{2019}m Not Gonna Miss You,{201d} which won a Grammy Award earlier this month. The movie, "Glen Campbell..."I'll Be Me," is nominated for two Oscars: documentary feature and original song. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20150221/us-oscars-campbell-doc-6aaf6e763d.html
By SANDY COHEN
LOS ANGELES (AP) Glen Campbell's career didn't end when he revealed he had Alzheimer's disease in 2011. He went on to record an album, play more than 150 concerts to promote it, star in a documentary about life with Alzheimer's and win awards for its leading song.
Now 78 and in the late stages of the disease, Campbell's wife will attend Sunday's Academy Awards in his stead. Tim McGraw is set to perform Campbell's nominated song, "I'm Not Gonna Miss You," which won a Grammy Award earlier this month.
"He's such a great singer and Glen always loved him," Campbell's wife, Kim Campbell, said of McGraw. "It's going to be an emotional night to hear it performed."
Campbell's nomination is one of two Oscar nods related to Alzheimer's disease this year. Julianne Moore is favored to win the best actress award for her portrayal of an early-onset Alzheimer's patient in "Still Alice."
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FILE--In this Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, Glen Campbell, right, and his wife Kim pose backstage at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Campbell{2019}s career didn{2019}t end when he revealed he had Alzheimer{2019}s disease in 2011. He went on to record an album, play more than 150 concerts to promote it, star in a documentary about life with Alzheimer{2019}s and win awards for its leading song. Now 78 and in the late stages of the disease, Campbell{2019}s wife will attend the 87th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, on his behalf. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)
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Glen Campbell's Oscar nod for original song caps his career (Original Post)
Omaha Steve
Feb 2015
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MADem
(135,425 posts)1. Here's the song--grab the hankies.
One of his best, I think.
sheshe2
(83,793 posts)4. It was one of his best MADem.
Hits close to home. Lost my dad in November in the final stages. Yes, I do need tissues when I listen to the song. Sadly beautiful, heartbreaking. Thanks for posting it~
Mike Nelson
(9,960 posts)2. Mrs. Campbell looks stunning...
...don't think she's the 1960s wife, tho... His song was lovely - good luck, Glen!
sheshe2
(83,793 posts)3. KnR
For all those that suffer or have passed away from Alzheimer. Hearts to the families that loved them and watched them slip away.
Best to Glen and his family, I hope he wins the award.
Thanks for posting Steve.
Omaha Steve
(99,662 posts)5. No shame in losing to GLORY!