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Wife to Remain in Charge of Falk: Judge

But ailing 'Columbo' assured visits from adopted daughter

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(Newser) – Peter Falk's wife will remain in charge of the former actor's care and affairs, but must allow bimonthly visits with his adopted daughter under a new conservatorship established by a Los Angeles court. The former Columbo star, 81, suffers from severe dementia and no longer remembers his trademark detective role. His daughter, Catherine, battled  for control of her dad's affairs, arguing that wife Shera Danese Falk ridiculed her father and blocked her visits, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Former Columbo star Peter Falk waves to the audience during the 2007 HFPA Installation Luncheon in Beverly Hills.
Former Columbo star Peter Falk waves to the audience during the 2007 HFPA Installation Luncheon in Beverly Hills.   (Getty Images)
Actor Peter Falk attends the 2007 HFPA Installation Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Actor Peter Falk attends the 2007 HFPA Installation Luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.   (Getty Images)
Actor Peter Falk gestures toward the audience during a dinner celebrating the publication of 'Gucci by Gucci' in Beverly Hills, California.
Actor Peter Falk gestures toward the audience during a dinner celebrating the publication of 'Gucci by Gucci' in Beverly Hills, California.   (Getty Images)
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"Then comes the end, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when He abolishes all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign until He puts all His enemies under His feet. The last enemy to be abolished is death." 1 Corinthians 15:24-26 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) Reply
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