Singer-songwriter Bobby Womack said he is beginning to show early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, including trouble remembering names and song lyrics.
Womack, 68, said he has been told his condition is likely to deteriorate.
The singer said: "The doctor said, 'You have signs of Alzheimer's'. He said it's not bad yet but it's going to get worse."
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