5 Brilliant People Struck by Alzheimer’s
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- Charles Kao, nobel prize winner for physics, father of fiber optics. Diagnosed in 2004 at 70 years old.
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- Pat Summitt, the winningest coach in NCAA basketball history. Diagnosed in 2011 at 58 years old.
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- Richard Sharp, big business guru, founder of Carmax, leader of Circuit City and Crocs Inc. Diagnosed in 2010 at 60 years old.
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- Glen Campbell, country and pop music icon. Diagnosed in 2011 at 75 years old.
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- Rae Lyn Burke, renowned vaccine scientist, clinical trial participant for an Alzheimer’s therapy she helped create. Diagnosed in 2008 at 60 years old.
