GraceRandolph Posted February 27 Posted February 27 Spanish journalist Gustavo Egusquiza learned of Tippi's condition after requesting an interview. In response, her team said the actress 'is no longer able to be interviewed due to health reasons.' 'This is devastating news for Tippi Hedren's fans worldwide,' Egusquiza added. 'Unfortunately, her agent confirmed to me that Tippi is dealing with dementia and is unable to remember her career. It is a difficult situation for her and her family.' Her condition was reported in Spanish media outlets on Tuesday. Hedren recently celebrated her 94th birthday, with her film-star daughter Melanie Griffith among the well-wishers. The elderly actress rose to fame for her turn Hitchcock's leading lady in The Birds, a horror-thriller about a town attacked by the killer creatures. However, their relationship was said to have been somewhat tumultuous, with the director allegedly subjecting Hedren to cruel treatment on set to get more out of her acting. This included attaching live birds to her body with rubber bands, according to Lawrence Leamer, author of Hitchcock's Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Director's Dark Obsession. 1
Dante Silva Posted February 27 Posted February 27 So sad. I saw the film when I was younger. Such a classy lady.
Miss Show Business Posted February 28 Posted February 28 Tragic. So sad to watch all the last of the great old hollywood icons get sick and leave us. Hoping her family is holding up and they're getting the support they need. Dementia is a terrible disease. 1
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