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Milton Nascimento It was diagnosed with dementia by Lewy’s bodies. The information was confirmed by his son and entrepreneur, Augusto Nascimentoin an interview with Piauí.

According to Augusto, Milton, now 82, demonstrated the first symptoms of the disease this year. Laps of memory, appetite changes, fixed look and repeated stories were perceived.

After a battery of exams in April, a doctor who accompanied Milton a decade for a decade asked for new checks, as he was amazed at the musician’s cognitive worsening. Then came the confirmation of dementia by Lewy’s bodies.

The health problem represents a type of dementia that comes with behavioral changes, cognition and movement. Alzheimer’s similar symptoms are combined as well as motor disorders commonly related to Parkinson. It was even revealed in March that Milton had been diagnosed with Parkinson.

One of the biggest names in Brazilian music history, Milton Nascimento retired from the stage after the farewell tour is completed The last music sessionwith a show at the Mineirão Stadium, in Belo Horizonte, on November 13, 2022. Despite this, the artist continued to work on the music, with the right to release an album with the American Esperanza Spalding In 2024. The album was nominated for Grammy for best vocal album.

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