• Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works
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    3 hours ago

    It wasn’t depression. He was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia.

    He allegedly took his life so he wouldn’t slowly lose himself, and become a burden on his family.

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      2 hours ago

      Parkinson’s, actually. They corrected it to LBD during his autopsy.

      Apparently him and his wife weren’t satisfied with the Parkinson’s diagnosis as he had some abnormal psychological issues, so they decided to have some neurology tests scheduled. He unfortunately took his life before the appointment, so he never knew the real diagnosis.