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Sharp As A Tack One Minute

November 16, 2016 Blind Gossip

thumbtacks-1[Blind Gossip] This famous actor has done it all in his long career. In the future, though, you will probably be seeing less of him.

Why? He is experiencing the beginning signs of dementia.

He is sharp as a tack one minute and then a little later he might get confused about what is going on. It gets worse if he is tired. No one in the family wants to make any sort of a public announcement. He loves to work, and they are worried that if people knew he would never get another job offer. For now, they are just encouraging him to slow down and only take on small jobs that don’t overtax him.

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[Optional] Should he keep working?

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  1. Conchord says

    November 21, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    It’s not Clint Eastwood, because he’s still directing and he’s always been the lead when acting.

    I don’t think it’s Robert Redford, because he’s never been one for small roles either. Actually he has said that he will focus on directing now too.

    I will guess Ian McKellen. Apparently he drew on his own experiences with aging in that recent Mr. Holmes movie. The colored tacks might be a clue that it’s a gay man (rainbow)?

  2. jennycee says

    November 20, 2016 at 10:31 pm

    There are two kinds of Parkinson’s dementia. Lewy Bodies Dementia (LB-D) occurs at or around the same time as the motor symptoms of Parkinsons. Parkinson’s dementia (PD-D) can develop anytime after the first year – research has shown that 70% of people with Parkinson’s will develop this form of dementia and the life expectancy of someone once they develop PD-D is 6 years. (My family has the LRRK2 gene and we see dementia as a sign the end is coming).

  3. Snarkitty says

    November 20, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    This!! Just cuz it’s FUNNY!! : )

  4. northofyou says

    November 19, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    Nicholson hasn’t been in a movie in six years. I don’t know if these means he quit acting, or if he is having a problem that keep him from working.

  5. janebee says

    November 19, 2016 at 4:59 am

    Like this guess!

  6. AlsoNamedBort says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:56 am

    First time poster, and sad to be right but it’s Christopher Lloyd.

    In addition to the Taxi and Back to the Future clues, the tacks are a reference to the board game and movie Clue.

    The purple one is missing and Lloyd played Proffessor Plum in the amazing film.

  7. berks88 says

    November 18, 2016 at 9:26 am

    Hasn’t been in anything since 2010 so I think it’s unlikely to be him.

  8. Katmandu says

    November 18, 2016 at 6:39 am

    There are NO pills ‘to prevent more dementia’. Despite that stupid useless advertising, Namenda and Aricept MAY slow dementia down – a little- for a short time, but it’s relentless. The med doesn’t work on everyone. The side effects can be too onerous. So in conclusion: There ARE no pills ‘to prevent more dementia’.

  9. Katmandu says

    November 18, 2016 at 6:34 am

    What acting roles has he been in, in the last 20 years?

  10. Kajaakw says

    November 18, 2016 at 12:20 am

    *he hasn’t seen him in 2 yrs.

  11. dreameroc says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    I thought was a great speech

  12. Squeezes99 says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    If it is him, he’s probably just pretending to have a bad memory so he doesn’t have to admit that he really did have an affair with Carrie Fisher.

  13. MrsBreeder says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    I second Michael J Fox…Parkinson’s can have Dementia (lewy body) though I don’t know if it would rear its head this far into the disease. Or Michael Douglas.

    I don’t want it to be ANYONE. I’ve gone through this with two grandparents now. I hope his family loves on him and does their best to respect his wishes and keep him happy. (And! Don’t “correct” and fight with him. It only makes things worse.)

    Alzheimer’s and Dementia are so terrifying.

  14. fotosbysal says

    November 17, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    My guess is Christopher Lloyd. Only clue I got from this was ‘future’ as in BTTF. And he was in Taxi.

  15. sweettee says

    November 17, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    I think you’re right. Just last week he said he was retiring from acting

  16. blueberrymuffin says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    This guess makes sense to me. Nice catch on “tack” as in horses. “In the future” and five tacks (as in “its five year mission…” from the opening words of Star Trek episodes) could also be clues.

  17. 20kim17 says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    Long shot here but the “one minute” make me think of gone in 60 seconds……so Nicholas cage is my guess.

    He’s had an extremely long career doing so many different characters. He had steady work his entire career for the most part

  18. mocala says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Robert De Niro will star in David O. Russell’s new mafia show on Amazon.

  19. maevemc says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    This!
    “Overtax” is reference to his film Taxi

  20. PriveNom says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    For some reason I’m doubting Clint b’c Clint makes roles he doesn’t take offered roles. He hasn’t worried about being offered a job since 1964. And since Malpaso Productions, his studio, he makes & produces, directs films.

  21. Cindy Louhoo says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    The tacks make me think of 5 Easy Pieces = Jack Ni cholson?

  22. wfreshie says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    makes me think of that comment he made about..about val kilmer having throat cancer but he worked with him 2 years ago

  23. wfreshie says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    the only pictures I have seen of jack is at the basketball games (los angeles lakers) with his son

  24. bertwheeler says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Good detective work, re: the clues. I initially thought Harrison Ford because the tacks were in a star shape, but Lloyd makes more sense.

  25. NoOne says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    Michael J. Fox. “future” as in Back to the Future, “overtax” as in taxes which Alex P. Keaton was fond of talking about; “family” as in Family Ties. And MJF has really “done it all” career wise.

  26. Dana5570 says

    November 17, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    I’m going with Michael J. Fox. Won’t be seeing him in the “future.” This makes me sad 🙁
    I hope he works as long as his body and mind let him.

  27. Parade says

    November 17, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Michael J. fox.

  28. FairyMay9 says

    November 17, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Definitely not George.

  29. Crisesaverted says

    November 17, 2016 at 11:56 am

    I doubt this is DeNiro. I think the rants you’ve seen are just part of his awful personality. He’s in a group of businessmen and investors to develop part of an island, and the project isn’t popular. So he’s still out wheeling and dealing and making any lame movie he can to get some more money.

    Jack Nicholson stopped showing up at big events like the Oscars. And I haven’t seen him interviewed in a long time. The last pap photos I saw of him, he was lying on a sidewalk under a tree.

  30. MacTalk says

    November 17, 2016 at 11:50 am

    Also, according to wiki he is an avid equestrian and “tack” is used with horses.

  31. MacTalk says

    November 17, 2016 at 11:45 am

    William Shatner

    Clues point to it being a Canadian actor and the tacks are arranged in the shape of a star for “Star Trek”.

  32. scootypuffjr says

    November 17, 2016 at 11:42 am

    That was my first thought. The “future” clue made me think of either Christopher, or possibly Michael J. Fox. Sad if true, I’ve always been a huge fan of his!

  33. janique_le_pique says

    November 17, 2016 at 11:39 am

    Robert DeNiro :’-( clue: the family thats a name of one of his movies…

  34. stillmb says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Clint Eastwood

  35. rockstar says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:49 am

    Clint Eastwood?

  36. mattaharpy says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:46 am

    Total guesses both without foundation but based only on what could be clues – Dennis Quaid (“seeing less of him” made me think of his movie Inner Space) or Nicholas Cage (“Sharp as a tack one minute” made me think “… gone the next” which made me think of his movie Gone in 60 Seconds). These are ridiculous stretches I know, and not meant to be funny in any way, this is a cruel disease and my heart goes out him and all around him.

  37. denisenauman says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Michael J Fox? Bless his heart…he’s one of the good ones out there, and has shown such courage.

  38. caela94 says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:26 am

    Clint. eastwood

  39. mocala says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:58 am

    Michael J. Fox

  40. beautysleep says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:38 am

    Samuel L. Jackson.

    Tough call on keeping working. Dementia is tough on those around sufferers and can make a professional environment tough. However, keeping the mind working and occupied seems to have helped my step mother, especially while she is mostly functional otherwise.

    Difficult times.

  41. Pinky310 says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Please don’t say steve martin or Christopher walken

  42. katheryn says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:09 am

    Donald Sutherland

    Hint being: Similar: Disease of the week- Avril Lavigne -who is Canadian- Donald Sutherland is Canadian.
    Not convinced of this answer. I think the 5 different coloured tacks mean something: rainbow colors-gay actor maybe or played a gay character.

  43. sassypickles says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Harrison Ford

  44. Misshooz says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Michael J Fox?

  45. Beth says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:36 am

    Clint Eastwood

  46. ChristineNYC says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:33 am

    DeNiro

  47. tinygiraffe says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Robert Redford “retiring” from acting.

  48. Stephano says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Robert dinero

  49. spookie says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:56 am

    Robert De Niro?
    (loves to work….. he seems to happily take on any role as long as he can do what he loves)

  50. Amityvillain says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Actor: I’m going with Woody Allen, for wishful thinking. After much checking, it seems most of the older actors who have done it all have already slowed down a bit (I’m beginning to wonder why, now). The only ones who are more active are Clint Eastwood, Woody Allen, Robert DeNiro and maybe Redford.

    If he wants to work, as long as he can get the job done and the producers/directors are happy with the product, then why not? Perhaps listen to the family and take on smaller jobs.

  51. janebee says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:39 am

    Clinton Eastwood? The tacks are arranged in shape of a sheriff badge’s star, so westerns being a clue? However I don’t get the impression that he’s dependent on other people for job offers, so maybe not… Should they keep working? Sure, for as long as they can if it’s not negatively impacting everyone else on the film.

  52. VinylDestination says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:19 am

    I’m just gonna say a random guess –
    Harry Belafonte!

  53. minime says

    November 17, 2016 at 7:00 am

    Harrison Ford?

  54. susied says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:17 am

    Not sure….

    Jack Nicholson

    Michael Douglas

    Harrison Ford

  55. FairyMay9 says

    November 17, 2016 at 5:18 am

    Robert Redford

  56. Brunettetalk says

    November 17, 2016 at 5:11 am

    Clint Eastwood. We saw the beginnings when he did the GOP “Empty Chair” speech.

  57. CyndiTx123 says

    November 17, 2016 at 4:18 am

    Warren Beaty ? Michael Douglas ? Sad to hear this whoever it is.

    keep doing small jobs that are not too taxing…. make sure he is on pills to prevent more dementia…

  58. beckywiththegoodhair says

    November 17, 2016 at 3:55 am

    Michael Caine??

  59. Claracool says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:18 am

    Michael J Fox

  60. Kingofboggle says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:56 pm

    Second guess is Michael Douglas. Maybe his recent revelations about Val Kilmer were him just babbling senile.

  61. Kingofboggle says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:54 pm

    Jack Nicholson
    He’s getting up there
    Clue: “a tack” Mars Attacks?

  62. CanaryCry says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    Robert DeNiro?

  63. mystic1 says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    John Travolta?

  64. xxlovemusicxx says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    Robert De Niro?
    “Overtax” = Taxi Driver?

  65. Carolina says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    Robert Redford says he’ll be retiring after two more movies.

  66. DivaKarma says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    Michael J Fox
    Clues “future” Back to the future and Ties “Family Ties”

  67. isleparadise says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    Dick Van Dyke

  68. meeferradnezz says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    Sorry another guess is Harrison Ford.
    I couldn’t edit my first post

  69. meeferradnezz says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    Charlie Sheen? Or Michael Douglas?
    I assume he’s older and maybe a past drug user.
    If he can still remember lines and the roles aren’t physically draining he should keep working. It may help with his focus and attention. Dementia is a very sad way to end up, I hope whoever it is has a good support system of family and friends to stand by him and help him.

  70. keenobserver says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    Why does this feel like Harrison Ford?

    Or, maybe Michael Douglas?

  71. angelbratt says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    Clint Eastwood

  72. 1Bellebottomblues says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    I hope its not Michael J Fox….seems like he’s already been struggling with Parkinsons for awhile now.
    And yes, I think he should continue to work as long as he wants to.

    He shouldnt be ostrasized because of a disease, especially since dementia’s progress can be erratic and not easy to predict.

  73. Whalesnark says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    Clint Eastwood

  74. whydoireadthis says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    My guess is Michael J Fox.

  75. Tralee says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Robert Redford

  76. cuesgirl says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Actor: Robert Redford? I hope i’m wrong.

  77. MilkShakeShark says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Actor: I want to say Christopher Lloyd due to the clue/phrase “in the future”.

    I love his work and he really has done it all, I say he retire and spend his time with his family and at his home, as his illustrious career will attest to the proof that he’s earned it, and that he doesn’t need to keep up with the Joneses, etc at this point anymore.

  78. spunkie brewster says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    Harrison Ford

  79. Vidalia Q Intrigue says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    Robert DeNiro? Wondering if “tack” and “overtax” point to “Taxi Driver.”

  80. mrsjaymack says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    nicholson or pacino?

  81. Pearlie says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Robert Redford

  82. danerbug12 says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    Wild throw: Donald Sutherland

  83. Baileygirl says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    Jack Nicholson.

  84. Roger Wilco says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Christopher Lloyd

  85. trivialpursuits says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    I say yes long as it’s not detrimental to his health. If he enjoys working and isn’t a liability to his projects he should absolutely continue to do what he loves while he still can!

  86. hvp5ss says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    George Takei

  87. pj77777 says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Clint Eastwood – so beloved

  88. trivialpursuits says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Cristopher Lloyd? clues being “in the future” = Back to the Future and “taxing” = Taxi
    His IMDb page is full of lots of projects and he’s in his 70’s

  89. muffinman says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    Warren Beatty

  90. calumsmom says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    Harrison Ford?

  91. delray74 says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Jack? Hope not.

  92. CAGirl2014 says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Actor: Al Pacino. He’s seemed ‘off’ in interviews for the past year or so. It would break my heart if its true. He’s a terrific actor.

    [Optional] Should he keep working? No. Because then it just becomes sad the more apparent the dementia becomes.

  93. Quasar1022 says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    Anthony Hopkins

  94. hankypanky says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Al Pacino

  95. jonty30 says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    Michael Caine?

    Older actor. Has done all the movie genres. Is in tons of movies.

  96. lolachristina says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    harrison ford?

  97. Monysmom says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    Harrison Ford? I hope not!

  98. amagod121 says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    Is this Al Pacino? As I recall, he was having a tough time of it with a play he was in. Or else Jack Nicholson?

    Sure, he should keep on working as long as he can compensate for his cloudy moments and as long as working doesn’t stress him too much.

  99. BillyBobBobBilly says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Sean Connery?

  100. jules524 says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    deniro?

  101. 4girls4 says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Michael Douglas

  102. FiyahHotFlashy says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    Robert DeNiro…If its him, retire and enjoy his family

  103. Moonpie says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    Robert DeNiro

  104. eyeindigo says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    Actor: Harrison Ford

  105. Aurelia says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    Robert Di Nero

    Keep Working? Nope. How come? “Meet The Flockers”

  106. MaryQuiteContrary says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    Michael Douglas?

  107. Molly7111 says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Actor: Michael Douglas

  108. FeistyFiona says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Clint Eastwood?

  109. nomasf says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Jack Nicolson is possible. I’ve heard a few things in the last year. He’s not been seen as much in public.

  110. cheezhead says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Robert Redford he said he was going to retire soon. He’s 80 now. I hope it’s not him. Honestly, I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy

  111. Booboogirl says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    Clint eastwood

  112. Glitter says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    I’ll say Robert DeNiro because of the bizarre rants he has made lately.

  113. ConfusedHarpy says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    Robert deNiro? Yes, I’d keep working until the symptoms are obviously affecting his work.

  114. Fatboy says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    Clint Eastwood

  115. mermaidh2 says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    DeNiro

  116. -- USED2B718 says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    Michael Douglas

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