Monty Python's Terry Jones Diagnosed With Dementia

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    Terry Jones, one of the founding members of comedy troupe Monty Python, has been diagnosed with dementia.

    In a statement released by Britain's film academy, a representative says the 74-year-old has primary progressive aphasia, which erodes the ability to use language. As a result, Jones can no longer give interviews.

    News of Jones' illness came in a statement announcing he is to receive an award for outstanding contribution to film and television from the academy's Welsh branch.

    Read more http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/monty-pythons-terry-jones-diagnosed-932101
     

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