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NEWS ABOUT: Peter Falk

Peter Falk stories: 3 news summaries

 Wife to Remain 
 in Charge of 
 Falk: Judge 

But ailing 'Columbo' assured visits from adopted daughter

Jun 2, 09 3:22 AM CDT
(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.... More »

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dementia • actor • conservatorship • TV series • Alzheimer's Disease • detective • Peter Falk • Columbo • Shera Danese Falk

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Brit Still a Mess, Literally 

Plus, Courtney Love owes AmEx $350K, and more

May 28, 09 12:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - Don’t read if you’re easily grossed out: A source tells the New York Post that Britney Spears' recent Elle shoot was a disaster because “they dressed her in all these beautiful couture clothes—and, well, let's just say she forgot what time of the month it was.... More »

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entertainment • Britney Spears • Courtney Love • Paris Hilton • celebrity • The Hills • Peter Falk • Doug Reinhardt

 Columbo Star 
 Has Alzheimer's 

Daughter seeks legal custody to shelter ailing dad

Dec 16, 08 1:04 PM CST
(Newser) - Peter Falk has Alzheimer's disease and no longer recognizes people, says the Columbo star's daughter. Catherine Falk filed court papers seeking conservatorship of her father, reports TMZ, saying he "requires full-time custodial care for his health and safety" and that she fears he "can easily be deceived into... More »

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Hollywood • conservatorship • Alzheimer's Disease • Peter Falk • Catherine Falk • Columbo

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