Yes, such a horrible disease.

In his case it was probably the drinking that brought it on. Anyway he somehow managed to pull off one last tour - including an appearance on the Jools Holland show, taped in Britain - before it got worse. Although its effects were certainly evident to those around him even then.

This beautiful tribute from his daughter left me with tears running down my face. I grew up listening to Glen Cambell, he was one of my mom's favorites.

Ashley Campbell - Remembering (Single Version)

"In his case it was probably the drinking that brought it on."

You're an MD with a neurology specialty of some kind? Likely not, so from what is your insight gained?

If you get a chance to watch his documentary it's terrific. "I'll Be Me".

I was always a fan of his music. It was like the sound track to my life for many years. I still listen to his music in the car and it makes me feel wonderful and I am always thankful to him for that. I doubt drinking caused his disease and I prefer not to think that way. There are no perfect people. I am grateful for what he gave us all in his life and hope he is in a place of peace and joy.

I hope we see the end of this disease in our lifetime. Thanks for all the beautiful music and may you be surrounded by love and peace.

Attended his concert, years ago and was most enjoyable.

Yes, RIP, Glen. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

I don't like country music in general but I loved Glen Campbell. His string of hits is the timeline of my life.

I have fond memories of his songs always playing on the middle-of-the-dial when I was a kid. More recently, I learned he was a highly accomplished guitar player.

i remember him back to the old Smothers brothers show. And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time. RIP.

Wichita Lineman is the best song ever. Galveston....so many songs.

My favorite is Gentle On My Mind. There was a re-make recently, which was good, but in my mind I heard Glen.

So much talent! I loved many of his songs, but especially Wichita Lineman. Thought it was clever with the use of Morse code in the song. And Galveston and By the Time I Get to Phoenix.

Elizabeth, Allison Krause just released a new album with Gentle on my Mind as one of the songs. I love it!

Lovely voice and seemed like a good man. RIP.

@PKPonder, saw video you posted. "Papa don't you worry, I'll do the remembering"

i had to look up how it is you die from Alzheimer. I was under the misconception that your memories disappear, like words erased from a blackboard and that was the extent of illness. But it's even worse, as the brain forgets how to eat, swallow, breathe. A terrible, terrible disease indeed.

I never put two and two together - Morse Code in Wichita lineman but now that I think about it sure is there! Does anyone know what the Morse Code is saying?????

I thought just the words Morse Code were in the lyrics, I didn't know there was any code being played out. I'll sure have to listen to it. Is it the drummer who's tapping it out?

I was a fan until it was revealed he was abusive to his family. Never had any respect for him after that. May his family find peace.

I was never a country music fan (though that has changed somewhat) nor did I really appreciate him back in the day. I do remember vaguely some negative reaction I had to him; possibly it was along the lines of Oly's post or something else. However, I think when I saw one of the segments on him a few years ago where he was on his last tour with his family, I listened again and really found a new appreciation of his talent. I also had not been aware what a first rate musician he was, and that he was a studio musician on many recordings.

His voice, his talent, really were a gift and I was very upset when I heard he died. What a body of work he left for us to enjoy. May he rest in peace.

i remember he played with the Beach Boys years ago, must have been an excellent guitarist.

He was. He was a long time session man before going solo after his stint with the Beach Boys. He was a member of the "Wrecking Crew", who backed many of the big recording artists in the late 50's/early 60's.

Yesterday on the radio they were playing Glen Campbell songs and one of them was Glen and Steve Wariner singing "Hand That Rocks The Cradle." Great song and loved the two of them singing together.

Not to take anything away from the Glen, a wonderfully talented singer and musician, I like to remember that the incredible Jimmy Webb wrote By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Galvaston, and Wichita Lineman, and John Hartman (RIP) wrote Gentle on My Mind.

All of the songs have been recorded by other artists, but it's the Glen Campbell renditions that we all remember so well.

I think as most know and has been reported, before redirecting his career to being a solo act, Campbell was a very well-respected session musician. I've run into credits for him in a wide range of circumstances, from playing with the Beach Boys to accompanying Peter, Paul and Mary on a concert tour. All successful performers must have special talents to an extent but his were exceptional.

I'll never forgive Jimmy Webb for writing McArthur Park, one of the worst and most cringe-worthy song of that era.

(It's John Hartford, not Hartman)

McArthur Park = worst song ever. Mope music which I despise.