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Bobby Womack diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Bobby Womack, 68, told the BBC in a recent interview that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

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Bobby Womack has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member told the BBC in a recent interview the diagnosis comes after he began having difficulty remembering his songs and the names of people he's worked with.