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Pat Summitt Speaks About Dementia Diagnosis

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Paul Steinbach
Aug 25, 2011

News that legendary women's basketball coach Pat Summitt had been diagnosed with early onset dementia sent a wave of shock and concern throughout Tennessee, college basketball and beyond this week. At the same time, Summitt's determination to coach the Lady Vols through the 2011-12 season drew widespread admiration, including praise among Alzheimer's disease experts. On Tuesday, the University of Tennessee released a statement about the situation from the 59-year-old Summitt herself, as well as statements from UT officials and her son, Tyler. Click here to see video and text versions of Summitt's statement.

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