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Jack Hanna identified with dementia, household says well being ‘deteriorated shortly’
Up to date: 1:11 PM CDT Apr 7, 2023
Video above from 2016Jack Hanna has been identified with dementia, in accordance with a letter shared by his household on Wednesday. Hanna, 73, will withdraw from public life as his situation has “deteriorated shortly,” that letter reads. Medical doctors consider Hanna might have Alzheimer’s illness. “His situation has progressed a lot quicker in the previous few months than any of us might have anticipated. Sadly, Dad is not capable of take part in public life as he used to, the place folks everywhere in the world watched, discovered and laughed alongside him,” an announcement from his household reads partially.”Whereas Dad’s well being has deteriorated shortly, we are able to guarantee you that his nice humorousness continues to shine by means of. And sure – he nonetheless wears his khakis at residence.”The beloved animal advocate retired from his duties on the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on the finish of final 12 months, however retained the title director emeritus.”Jungle” Jack Hanna is essentially responsive for elevating the zoo’s repute, showing on a number of outstanding tv reveals — together with David Letterman — through the years. Hanna first arrived in Ohio in 1965 to attend Muskingum College— at all times the animal lover, he even introduced his pet donkey with him to dwell within the fraternity home. Whereas at Muskingum, Hanna met his spouse, Suzi, they usually married in 1968.Simply 10 years later, Hanna was requested to function director of a little-known zoo in Columbus, Ohio. The Hannas say they by no means anticipated the adventures forward however, collectively, they had been completely positioned to guide the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and all the zoological world into the twenty first century.Hanna served because the Columbus Zoo’s director from 1978 to 1992 earlier than turning into director emeritus. He has authored 15 books, hosted a number of televisions collection, has been the media’s go-to wildlife correspondent and permeated popular culture whereas sharing wonderful animals with audiences nationwide. He’s beloved by his spouse, daughters, grandchildren, the zoo group and hundreds of thousands all over the world, whose hearts he has touched together with his real enthusiasm, superhuman vitality and keenness for making a distinction for wildlife.
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Jack Hanna has been identified with dementia, in accordance with a letter shared by his household on Wednesday.
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Hanna, 73, will withdraw from public life as his situation has “deteriorated shortly,” that letter reads. Medical doctors consider Hanna might have Alzheimer’s illness.
“His situation has progressed a lot quicker in the previous few months than any of us might have anticipated. Sadly, Dad is not capable of take part in public life as he used to, the place folks everywhere in the world watched, discovered and laughed alongside him,” an announcement from his household reads partially.
“Whereas Dad’s well being has deteriorated shortly, we are able to guarantee you that his nice humorousness continues to shine by means of. And sure – he nonetheless wears his khakis at residence.”
The beloved animal advocate retired from his duties on the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on the finish of final 12 months, however retained the title director emeritus.
“Jungle” Jack Hanna is essentially responsive for elevating the zoo’s repute, showing on a number of outstanding tv reveals — together with David Letterman — through the years. Hanna first arrived in Ohio in 1965 to attend Muskingum College— at all times the animal lover, he even introduced his pet donkey with him to dwell within the fraternity home. Whereas at Muskingum, Hanna met his spouse, Suzi, they usually married in 1968.
Simply 10 years later, Hanna was requested to function director of a little-known zoo in Columbus, Ohio.
The Hannas say they by no means anticipated the adventures forward however, collectively, they had been completely positioned to guide the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and all the zoological world into the twenty first century.
Hanna served because the Columbus Zoo’s director from 1978 to 1992 earlier than turning into director emeritus.
He has authored 15 books, hosted a number of televisions collection, has been the media’s go-to wildlife correspondent and permeated popular culture whereas sharing wonderful animals with audiences nationwide. He’s beloved by his spouse, daughters, grandchildren, the zoo group and hundreds of thousands all over the world, whose hearts he has touched together with his real enthusiasm, superhuman vitality and keenness for making a distinction for wildlife.
