Hello Chieftain!

According to this story on IMDB James Doohan--Scotty--has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I can't say I'm surprised. We spotted him at Sea-Tac airport a couple of years ago and, even taking his age into account, he looked tired and confused, and we decided not to harass a poor old man for his autograph. I am surprised, though, by the fact that his wife is 47.

Incidentally, the article gets one detail wrong. All together now: KIRK NEVER SAID "BEAM ME UP SCOTTY."