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Family Confirms AC/DC's Malcolm Young Has Dementia

10/01/2014
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(hennemusic) Sad news from Down Under as the family of legendary AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young have confirmed media reports that the guitarist has been diagnosed with dementia.

"Malcolm is suffering from dementia and the family thanks you for respecting their privacy," Young's family said in a statement to People magazine.

A recent report out of Australia quoted sources connected to the Young family that the rocker has been moved into full-time care in a nursing home facility in Sydney's eastern suburbs specializing in dementia.

AC/DC recently announced Malcolm's retirement from the band he started with brother Angus in November of 1973. Read more here.

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