Alzheimer’s Society wishes Glen Campbell best of luck for UK tour

The singer and guitarist has enjoyed more than 50 years as one of the world's greatest performers. As a member of the Wrecking Crew he helped write songs like You've Lost that Loving Feelin', Strangers in the Night and Viva Las Vegas. In June this year he revealed he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and that this would be his final tour. He is one of a number of high profile figures to speak out about living with dementia.

Jeremy Hughes, Alzheimer's Society chief executive said:

'We are all full of admiration for Mr Campbell not only for his music but for his bravery in telling the world about his diagnosis. By being so open he will help to reduce the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease for millions of people around the world.'

'On behalf of Alzheimer's Society I would like to wish him the very best of luck for his forthcoming tour.'

Glen Campbell will be playing with his wife Kim and children Cal, Shannon and Ashley on the tour, which will be the last before he retires from the public eye. The tour begins in Salford on October 21st. To view all the tour dates visit glencampbellmusic.com/tour/

Notes to editors:

• One in three people over 65 will die with dementia
• Alzheimer's Society research shows that 750,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In just ten years a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051 
• Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions of people who care for them 
• Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 
• Alzheimer's Society supports people to live well with dementia today and funds research to find a cure for tomorrow. We rely on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting alzheimers.org.uk
  
• Alzheimer's Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0845 300 0336 or visit alzheimers.org.uk
• Alzheimer's Society and Tesco have mapped the number of people with dementia in each part of the UK and the percentage who receive a diagnosis. To view the 'Mapping the Dementia Gap' study visit alzheimers-tesco.org.uk