Just as the photos, the song you’re about to hear has meaning, too. The family appreciates your prayers and respect for their privacy at this time.Ī post shared by Glen Campbell on at 1:34pm PDT A personal statement from Kim Campbell will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations for Alzheimer’s research may be made to the Glen Campbell Memorial Fund at BrightFocus Foundation through the donation page at. Glen is survived by his wife, Kim Campbell of Nashville, TN their three children, Cal, Shannon and Ashley his children from previous marriages, Debby, Kelli, Travis, Kane, and Dillon ten grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren sisters Barbara, Sandra, and Jane and brothers John Wallace “Shorty” and Gerald. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. To see more of Stuart’s photos he captured during Glen Campbell’s final days, check out Parade Magazine. Indeed, Marty Stuart had taken the last living photos of Glen Campbell and his family. On August 8, 2017, less than four months after Stuart photographed him, Glen Travis Campbell lost his battle with Alzheimer’s. That hadn’t happened in years! Though it was short-lived, the flame did flicker for a few minutes. Campbell actually began tuning the guitar and even strummed a few notes.
That’s when magic struck, Marty recalled. Stuart says the highlight of the day occurred when Glen began to lose interest in his guests. Perhaps subconsciously, Stuart knew this might be the last photo opportunity the family might have.Īs one might expect, the family attempted to cheer up Glen and help him celebrate his birthday.
His widow #KimCampbell shares her story of #caregiving during his battle with the disease in this week's cover story #ENDALZ /WX6nUMUYf6īecause of his past experience and upon meeting with Glen, the musician-photographer said he understood “what a special time that was.” He understood the importance of getting it right. On stage #GlenCampbell was a legendary country musician, but behind the curtain he was battling #Alzheimers. The day Stuart took the family photos capturing Glen’s birthday visit with his family members was almost two years to the day of his dad’s death from complications associated with dementia. Stuart was no stranger to memory care facilities or even the heartbreak of losing a loved one to dementia or Alzheimer’s he understood the situation well. It was with that task in mind that the multi-talented musician had an opportunity to pay a visit to the ailing Campbell on the eve of his 81st birthday.Ĭampbell’s wife, Kim, and the family asked Stuart to visit Glen and photograph him and his family during their visit at his place of residence, the Nashville Alzheimer’s and Memory Care Center of Excellence. Still, there’s another tale worth telling it’s the story behind the last photograph taken of Glen and Kim Campbell and moreover, who took that photo.Ĭountry music singer Marty Stuart, whose signature song is “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin'” is married to Grand Ole Opry star Connie Smith, who is also a highly-respected country music historian and photographer. The couple would’ve been married 35 years at the time of the singer’s untimely death. It’s one that reflects the true love and unwavering devotion shared between Glen and his wife, Kim. There’s the story behind the picture on the cover of the JParade Magazine. If a picture’s worth a thousand words, this last photograph of legendary musician Glen Campbell surely tells the story of a lifetime, his lifetime.