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     • Terry Prachett announced in 2007 that he was suffering from early-onset Alzheimer’s.
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   How did Sir Terry Pratchett die?

   • A fundraising site set up in Sir Terry's memory to raise money for a charity that cares for those with Alzheimer's has already raised thousands of pounds. Discworld author Sir Terry Pratchett dies at his home aged 66, eight years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

   Sir Terry Pratchett, renowned fantasy author, dies aged 66 - BBC

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   Did Terry Pratchett have Alzheimer's?

   • In 2007, Sir Terry Pratchett publicly announced that he had a rare form of young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, called posterior cortical atrophy. A docudrama on BBC2 followed the literary career of the beloved author, who was well known for his humorous and thought-provoking fantasy novels.

   Sir Terry Pratchett and his rare Alzheimer's diagnosis

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   Did Sir Terry Pratchett support Dementia Friends?

   • Sir Terry Pratchett supported Dementia Friends. For many people, the first time they heard of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA for short) will have been when Sir Terry Pratchett announced his diagnosis with the condition. Sir Terry was only 59 at the time.

   Sir Terry Pratchett and his rare Alzheimer's diagnosis

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   Who is Terry Pratchett?

   • Ladies and Gentlemen.My name is Terry Pratchett, author of a series of inexplicably successful fantasy books and I have had Alzheimer’s now for the past two years plus, in which time I managed to write a couple of bestsellers. I have a rare variant.

   Sir Terry Pratchett: A watershed moment for dementia

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3. www.alzheimers.org.uk › blog › terry-pratchett-andSir Terry Pratchett and his rare Alzheimer's diagnosis

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   Feb 18, 2022 · Sir Terry Pratchett had a type of dementia that affects vision, not memory. For many people, the first time they heard of posterior cortical atrophy (PCA for short) will have been when Sir Terry Pratchett announced his diagnosis with the condition. Sir Terry was only 59 at the time.

4. www.independent.co.uk › news › peopleTerry Pratchett dead: Beloved author of the Discworld series ...

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   Mar 12, 2015 · Author Terry Pratchett has died at the age of 66 after a battle with Alzheimer's. The bestselling and much-loved author writer died at home on Thursday, surrounded by his family and with his...

5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › entertainment-arts-31858156Sir Terry Pratchett, renowned fantasy author, dies aged 66 - BBC

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   Mar 12, 2015 · Sir Terry Pratchett, fantasy author and creator of the Discworld series, has died aged 66, eight years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

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7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › entertainment-arts-25401679Obituary: Sir Terry Pratchett - BBC News

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   Mar 12, 2015 · He made a two-part documentary for the BBC, Living with Alzheimer's, in which he learned more about the disease and discussed its effect on his life and writing. Pratchett became a campaigner for...

8. www.ft.com › content › e5d50f78-c8cc-11e4/8617/00144Sir Terry Pratchett dies after battling Alzheimer’s

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   Sir Terry Pratchett, the hugely popular author of fantasy novels, has died aged 66 after years of battling Alzheimer’s disease, an illness he famously called an “embuggerance”.

9. theconversation.com › terry-pratchett-gave-us-aTerry Pratchett gave us a million dollars for Alzheimer’s ...

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   Mar 17, 2015 · After his diagnosis with an Alzheimer’s-related dementia called Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) in 2007 he made the decision to disclose his diagnosis to the media. He then spoke widely of the...

10. www.alzheimersresearchuk.org › news › sir-terrySir Terry Pratchett: A watershed moment for dementia

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    Feb 11, 2017 · In 2008, Alzheimer’s Research UK’s late Patron Sir Terry Pratchett triggered a societal shift in attitudes towards dementia. On stage at the charity’s annual research conference, Sir Terry delivered a uniquely witty and affecting announcement of his own dementia diagnosis.