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Malayalam Actress Kanakalatha's Brave Battle: Facing Memory Loss and Health Struggles
Kanakalatha Battles Memory Loss: Kanakalatha, an accomplished actress with over 35 years of experience in both movies and serials, has showcased her talent through a diverse range of roles, including comedy, character, and villain roles. She has shared the screen with notable Malayalam cinema actors like Jagathy Sreekumar, Indrans and Kalabhavan Mani.
Kanakalatha's journey in the entertainment world began with amateur dramas and eventually progressed to professional theater. However, she is currently facing a challenging phase in her life due to her health.
Kanakalatha has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and dementia, with symptoms manifesting in December 2021. In an interview with Grihalakshmi, her sister Vijayamma revealed that the initial signs were not given much attention, but her condition worsened, leading to memory loss. She has reached a point where she struggles to remember even her own name.
Challenges Of Memory Loss And Health Struggles
Her memory loss extends to everyday activities, as she no longer recognises hunger or thirst and even finds it difficult to swallow saliva. Vijayamma shared that the doctors have informed them of the shrinking of Kanakalatha's brain, which will eventually impact her ability to eat properly.
Vijayamma described the visible physical changes, with Kanakalatha becoming extremely thin due to her decreased food intake. She has even cut her curly hair and spends her time sitting on a settee, watching TV. Her mobility has been severely affected, making it impossible for her to walk. While she can still recognise family members, her overall memory and cognitive functions have significantly declined.
Kanakalatha divorced in 2005, and the relationship did not result in any children. After her elder brother's passing, she took responsibility for raising his three children when she was going through a difficult phase in her life. At present, her son and his family are providing care and support for Kanakalatha and Vijayamma.
