BREAKING NEWS
I didn’t want to post ANYTHING about this subject until confirmed by the band. Now AC/DC have confirmed that Malcolm Young (61) is suffering from dementia. Dementia is a horrible illness, without a cure, and all we can really do is pray (if you so choose) and support the Young family.
AC/DC is continuing on with Uncle Mal and Ang’s nephew Stevie Young, who previously filled in for Mal on the 1988 Blow Up Your Video tour. The new album, Rock or Bust, is out December 1.
mikeladano.com 
Sad man ….thank god we have his recorded music. I mean he’s the King of Ryhthm!
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I don’t think anybody could top Malcolm in rhythm guitar. And riffs!
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For the record, I clicked Like on this post for the service of sharing the news, not for the contents of the news itself.
Yup, that sucks. I know people (my lovely wife included) who’ve had family members go through it and it’s just a shitty, shitty disease.
Do you know, Mike, if at 61 his is still considered Early Onset or not? If it is, that mofo version of the disease progresses more rapidly, which is even worse.
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I don’t think it’s considered early onset. Jen tells me that 61 is about the age her Nana started to really show the effects.
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I was gonna ask my lovely wife, I wasn’t sure where the cut-off was for that term. I mean, 61 ain’t old at all.
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According to the Alzheimer’s Association, early onset dementia is anyone under 65.
http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_early_onset.asp
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Damn. Such a rotten disease.
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Terrible news. Awful disease. Great musician.
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Agreed on all three points :(
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Such a bummer!! Almost the news I wished to hear the least. A horrible affliction.
Rock on Malcolm!!
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Very much a bummer. I was hoping the rumour mill was wrong.
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Agreed :(
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Awful news. :(
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Really, really unfortunate.
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My father in law who is 82 is suffering from dementia so I know what it can be like. Even worse for Malcolm because he is so much younger. I hope he can get the help he needs.
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Man, I am really sorry to hear about your father in law. The only consolation here is that at least the Youngs have the resources to ensure he gets the best possible care and is comfortable.
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Thanks dude, I hope that too from Malcolm.
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Early onset dementia/Alzheimer’s disease is not good. 61 is awfully young to be suffering from this. My dad is nearly 83, and we finally had to put him in an assisted living home, in an Alzheimer’s unit. Physically, he’s okay, but his mind is far from that. I feel the pain of the Young family, as it’s not easy to deal with someone who has dementia. I’m glad Malcolm is in a safe place, but we, as fans, will certainly miss him.
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