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Bobby Womack has thanked his fans for their support after recently opening up about his Alzheimer's diagnosis.
The singer recently revealed that he was told by doctors that he has signs of Alzheimer's, admitting that sometimes he can't even remember the words to his own hits.
Now Womack has released a statement in order to let his fans know how much he appreciates their support.
Womack said, "Thanks to all of my fans for their prayers and well wishes. I truly appreciate and can feel your love.
"With the support of many good doctors, my family, and all of my wonderful fans, I will continue to write and perform and bring the good music to the people for as long as I can."
Womack has previously spoken about his Alzheimer's to Giles Peterson on BBC 6 Music, saying, "The doctor said, 'You have signs of Alzheimer's.' He said it's not bad yet, but it's going to get worse."
He added, "How can I not remember songs I wrote? It's frustrating. I don't feel together yet. Negative things come in my mind and it's hard for me to remember sometimes."
Bobby Womack at the 2012 Q awards last year
Womack previously forgot Damon Albarn's name when introducing him at the Q awards, introduciing him instead as 'Damon Osbourne'.
Albarn laughed it off, saying, "[It keeps] my feet firmly on the ground."
Watch Womack's 2012 appearance on Jools Holland's annual Hootenanny show below:
