Glen Campbell’s heartbreaking song to his wife as Alzheimer’s progressed [video]
Posted by staff / October 14, 2014
Legendary singer Glen Campbell has entered the sixth and final stage of Alzheimer’s requiring 24-hour care, and to honor his long career, the record label released the final love song he wrote to his wife when he knew the illness was taking him away from her.
And, yes, you might want to grab a tissue.
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we’re all gonna miss you Glen
Such a sad song! He and his family are valiant, brave, strong, enduring folks! I have ALWAYS Loved his music! And I pray for him and his loved ones! Thank You Glen, for all you were and are, and for sharing yourself with the world!
So sad that he will never be the same man again! Once the disease has progressed to the stage he’s in now that you actually need 24 hour care, you’re as good as dead already!
We will all see you some day on a Country Road!!!!!
Crying out loud here. So very sad.
great art comes the suffering. Thanks for the beauty.
I’ve seen end-stage patients “wake up” just hours or days before demise, and have lucid conversations. People who had been catatonic for months suddenly start talking about seeing Jesus, angels and loved ones in the room. There is a lot more going on in Mr. Campbell’s brain than we can see. May he and his family be comforted, as he gave so many comfort!
Couldn’t make myself listen to the song…I’m a blubbering slob over things like that and I don’t feel like crying just now. Such a horrible disease. Took care of patients with Alzheimers for many years. Every time I saw pictures on the wall of when they were young, I had to fight back the tears. Praying that research finds an answer some day. How sad…the life he lived, the songs he gave us, and now it comes to this.
We love you Glen. What a beautiful song. We’ll miss you.
Oh Glen, this breaks my heart. My Mom has had ALZ for 13 years now. Your family may still have time to spend with you but I know from my own experience that all those vivid memories that you’ve held close to your heart will fade into the abyss of this heartbreaking disease. May you stay close to one and other and find strength in your never ending love.
I wish you could have put out a CD of your beautiful bagpipe music. There is nothing so beautiful as your playing the bagpipe. We love you for always.
Love Your Music God bless you.
Grew up listening to Glen and will always hold his memory of those times close to my heart.. So sorry Glen you are suffering this dreaded desease, may God Bless your family and hold you in HIS hands..
Suffering from ALZ myself ….Not yet in final stages but have resigned myself to my future!! Thank You fo a great song!!
I have a feeling this is gonna be a big hit.
How beautiful that he could leave a message to his wife and family that really tells them he loves them even when he is no longer ‘with’ them. He will be dearly missed by all.
As always from Glenn, a song that hits the memories of the heart. Glenn, I shall miss you.
So very sad…….turn to a whole foods plant based diet (vegan). Look on YouTube plant based diet and Alz . It’s working! Bless you all .
Mr.Campbell You Will always be remembered to us as the Rhine Stone Cowboy.We will not miss you but enjoy your voice by your music.We love you and always will…God Bless you and your family.
Your music will always keep you here. What a beautiful legacy you are leaving family and fans. When we think of you, we can pull out cd and play it and your face will be right there in our hearts. God Bless your family I know how they feel so helpless, but you are loved. That is a blessing!
heart touching, you are and will be missed
My heart goes out to Glenn and his family, such a unforgiving disease I know I just lost my mom. God bless you, my prayers go out to you and your family.
Glen, thank you for another beautiful song. I know you will be healed when you leave this earth. I thank you for the enjoyment you have given us for so many years. I ask God to bless you and your family. I will miss you!
Love will never fade away…….
One of my favorite singers from the ’70s. My cousin was a friend of his and played guitar with him sometimes. We’ll really miss him.
Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease that is haunting me daily. My husband’s father had it..and his father’s mother had it..so it is always in the back of my mind..making me wonder if my beloved husband will succumb to it too one day. I only hope and pray that a medical breakthrough comes through soon..because this disease is robbing to many of our loved ones. The only thing I have heard that is helping some patients is Coconut Oil..from the YouTube videos by Dr. Mary Newport and her treatment of her own husband who has this disease with Coconut Oil..and the good results her husband has experienced as the coconut oil seems to feed the brain when nothing else can to improve memory and cognition. I’m already giving this to my husband daily as a preventative..and praying for the best to ease my mind a bit. My best to the Campbell family.
Definitely brought tears to my eyes; what an amazing man and one of my all time favorite, so personable, nice and timeless singer/songwriter and musician. Gonna miss you Glen!
THANK YOU GLEN YOU HAVE TRULY BLESSED US ALL WITH YOUR SONG
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Lost my own Dad to dementia, lost my Mom before him because she was taking care of him- not enough support! We did not realize until we lost her how much she was taking on – love Mr Campbell, tough disease to deal with for all concerned
Mr. Campbell, you and your music will always be in my heart. The first time I saw you was in Las Vegas at the Riviera 1979. That is the way I will ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. GOD LOVES YOU AND WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. LOVE YOU FOREVER,, BB SANTINI
Mr.Campbell,
God Bless You and your family.oxoxoxoxoxox