Singer Steve Lawrence Has Been Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease

Steve Lawrence has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

The 83-year-old singer, known best as a member of the duo Steve & Eydie with his late wife Eydie Gormé, revealed the news in a statement released by his spokesman on Tuesday (June 11).

“Dear Friends, There have been a number of rumors and some press reaching out to me and I feel it’s important that I tell my own truth. I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and it’s in the early stages. I am being treated with medications under the supervision of some of the finest doctors in the field. Fortunately, they have managed to slow down this horrific process. I’m living my life, going out in public and trying to spend as much time as possible with my family and friends while I am still able to engage and enjoy,” he wrote.

“I want my beloved fans to know that in spite of this bittersweet moment, what I don’t want is pity or sympathy — I have lived and am living a wonderful, joyous life filled with love, support, and amazing moments. With my beloved Eydie, I had one of the great loves of all time; my career has always been there for me as a source of joy and fulfillment; and you, my fans, have shown immeasurable love and support in ways I only could have imagined,” he went on to say.

“As I continue this journey, I ask for your prayers, your good wishes and implore you to find the joy every day, because what I feel is gratitude, love and hope — nothing more and nothing less, and I hope you can find the same. With love, Steve Lawrence.”

We are wishing the best for Steve and his loved ones at this time.