Veteran soul singer Bobby Womack has been diagnosed with early signs of Alzheimer’s disease after forgetting song lyrics and the names of collaborators, he told the BBC. It’s the latest health complication for the singer, who last year was hospitalized with pneumonia and had surgery for colon cancer. Womack, 68, opened up about his memory lapses to Giles Peterson on BBC 6 Music. “The doctor said, ‘You have signs of Alzheimer’s,’” Womack said. “He said it’s not bad yet, but it’s going to get worse.” Russ B
(Video) Usher Comments On Bobby Womack’s Death!
The legendary soul singer Bobby Womack tragically passed away in his sleep on Friday (June 28th) at the age of 70. Having inspired plenty of today’s R&B’s favorite artists, Usher told Miss.Info the impact the late singer had on him growing up. Check out what he had to say after the jump!