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Ailing Glen Campbell cancels rest of farewell concert tour

Glen Campbell performs at the Country Music Association (CMA) Music Festival in Nashville on June 7, 2012. UPI/Terry Wyatt

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Published: April 23, 2013 at 11:55 AM

LOS ANGELES, April 23 (UPI) -- Glen Campbell has canceled the remaining dates on his North American concert tour because his Alzheimer's disease is worsening, Rolling Stone reported.

However, Campbell, 77, is expected to release a new album called "See You There" in July.

He was diagnosed in December 2010 with Alzheimer's disease and had been performing a series of live farewell performances.

In addition to his music, Campbell is also famous for co-starring opposite John Wayne and Kim Darby in the original 1969 "True Grit" film.

Topics: John Wayne, Kim Darby, Alzheimer's Disease, Rolling Stone

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