Alzheimer's-ridden music icon Glen Campbell unlikely to perform again

The Rhinestone Cowboy singer's last performance was in December 2012 and will most likely be his final live show due to his struggles with the disease

15:56 13 May 2014

Country legend Glen Campbell is unlikely to perform again due to his on-going struggles with Alzheimer’s disease as confirmed by his wife, Kim Woolen. 

 

She told People: 'He can't even tune a guitar now. If I tune one and hand it to him he can still play, [but] not like he used to.'

 

Glen is now living in a memory-care facility near their home in Nashville. His wife says that he makes time to visit him every single day for hours. She said: 'It's a very nurturing place … [and] he feels secure there. I sit with him through his meals … we hug each other and cuddle. I savor every day.'

 

'There's a lot of sadness, [but] we just continue to try to make the best of every day and keep a sense of humor.'

 

Glen’s last album was released in 2010 and during his 50 year career, he has released more than 70 albums and sold 45 million records.