What is Lewy body dementia?
Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles after a 'brief and poignant journey' with Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement. Alzheimer's disease is well known as a progressive brain disease that has no cure, but Lewy body dementia is the second-most common form of dementia. Health reporter Tashauna Reid explains how it affects the body.
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7 minutes ago | Duration 1:41 7 minutes ago News Duration 1:41 Star Trek and X-Men actor Patrick Stewart died at his home in Los Angeles after a 'brief and poignant journey' with Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement. Alzheimer's disease is well known as a progressive brain disease that has no cure, but Lewy body dementia is the second-most common form of dementia.
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