Country singer Hal Ketchum dead at 67 after battle with dementia

[Reality]

Country singer Hal Ketchum dead at 67 after battle with dementia

The singer, who found fame in the '90s with critically acclaimed album Past The Point of Rescue, passed away at home.

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[Reality]

While I like all types of music, there are only a few country music artists that I have liked, and Hal was one of them.

Really sad to hear he is gone.

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[JohnnyTheFox]

While I like all types of music, there are only a few country music artists that I have liked, and Hal was one of them.

Really sad to hear he is gone.

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I only recall the latter song and always liked it. 67 is way to young to check out, RIP.

 

[rags]

I loved his Past The Point Of Rescue.

In April of last year, his wife announced on Facebook that early-onset senile dementia including Alzheimer's disease had progressed to the point where he could no longer perform.

 

[catiii]

While I like all types of music, there are only a few country music artists that I have liked, and Hal was one of them.

Really sad to hear he is gone.

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WOW...about the SONG WRITER of "Past the Point of Rescue!!!!! This Irish boy's song made his writing career when Hal chose to record it. I thought it had a bit of an Irish vibe to it.
https://mickhanly.com/biography/

 

[NorthoftheRedRiver]

Sad deal.

 

[Runwildboys]

Always liked his music. R.I.P. Mr. Ketchum.

 

[nobody]

Dang... Alzheimer's and dementia at 67..that's crazy.

 

[Passepartout]

Yeah as really both of my maternal grandparents succumb to Alzheimer's sadly. RIP Hal. Love his music for someone who does not like country music usually.

 

[Hoofbite]

Of all the ways to go out, dementia has to be one of the worst. If we ever find a way to prevent it, it'll be one of the greatest achievements in medicine of all time.

I feel for both him and his family.

 

[bb721]

RIP. This was one of my favorites of his...

 

[rags]

Live music from the late Hal Ketchum. Pay attention to his long-time guitarist and friend Kenny Grimes.