While he might not remember his legacy we will always remember it.

Despite this tragedy, I am glad to see that he's surrounded by love. 🙏🏾❤

My Dad died from this disease. The hardest part was, when visiting him, he would always tell me "I am going home with you today". On his last day, he was holding my hand, and turned slowly and grabbed my other hand, and said "I love you Rusty"... he had not forgotten me! Later that day he said this was no way to live, and I told him I would make sure he got home in the next couple of days. He died the following day.... He went home! God Bless you Suzi - You are giving him the comfort he deserves.

I want to thank Jack Hanna for being my inspiration when it comes to loving animals, to want to help protect their habitats, and for being the first of his kind to be a mentor to so many people. His memory is fading, but our memory of his will last on through generations to come.❤

He raised generations of conservation-minded people. What a legacy!

It makes me wonder how many people he inspired to be veterinarians, zoo directors, animal rescue personnel, etc. Jacks legacy will live for generations.

This breaks my heart. Jack was so vibrant and his appearances on shows like The Late Show with David Letterman are legendary. Sending love and strength from Ontario, Canada! Jack Hanna will always be special; in particular to nature lovers. xo

This absolutely breaks my heart. In fact I can’t hold back the tears. Alzheimer’s is so cruel. Jack will never be forgotten. He is legend. I’ve always loved him for his love of animals. ❤️ I’m sure even if robbed of his memory he will remember his love for animals and that they will continue to bring him joy.

It's incredibly gracious for Mrs. Hanna to have allowed this peek into their lives now. It is so very comforting to know that they are in the most beautiful place on earth now. Jack Hanna is an ICON. There will never be another man like him.

I think it's wonderful he's not being paraded around on national television everyday but kept at home and getting the quiet care he needs in private and dignity.

Such a dynamic person. My mom was the same, just not famous. It’s been over 12 yrs now for her & she’s in a hospital bed in my living room. All I can ask for is her comfort & peace. She was an amazing woman who deserves the very best.

I am so sorry, Suzy. I lost my husband to Alzheimer's 17 months ago. Blessed for a 54 year marriage and also that I was able to keep my promise and care for Roy at home. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

It's sad to see jack in this condition. I want his wife to know how much he's meant to the world. Their love is touching.

Jack brought the wonder of the world to all of us. I’m thankful he’s being so well cared for.

This is so sad. The worst thing you can say to someone who has Alzheimer's is to ask them if they can remember. Don't make people who are going through this feel bad that they can't remember. Love the moments you have and hope and pray to have good days. Blessings

I've been a fan of Jack for a very long time. Loved his appearances on Letterman. This is heartbreaking. What a great man! 💪

He is in good hands. He lived such a wonderful life. We love you Jack, you brought the world of animals to millions. Thank you.

I've met Jack twice, hiking in Montana. He was warm and friendly. To me, he will always be the strong, intelligent, kind person I saw on TV and in real life.

I’ve been watching Jack for as long as I can remember. I’m 65 years old and he has made me laugh so many times. I always loved his appearances on talk shows with hosts that were afraid of everything!! My Mother had Alzheimer’s so I feel for your family and Jack. It’s such an awful disease. It almost breaks my heart to see him like this but at least you still have him. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you all and much love to Jack. He is an amazing human being ♥️♥️♥️

Being a lifelong Ohioan Jack is a hero to me, it's hard to remember a Saturday morning where I didn't watch his wonderful adventures. All of the amazing animals I would have never known but for him. He is an will alway be the G.O.A.T. champion of wildlife and its preservation.

I grew up watching this man on Saturday mornings. I wanted to become a Veterinarian doctor because of him. I felt like I’ve seen the world and different animals through Jack Hanna. Now living in Columbus and visiting the Columbus Zoo occasionally, I’ve always thought I would run into Jack there. Being at the Columbus Zoo makes me feel like a kid again. This saddens me to know that he has Alzheimer’s, prayers for the Hanna family. Thank you Jack Hanna ❤

We lost our mom to Alzheimer's. It was an eight year long goodbye. I'm so sorry to hear this about Jack. I watch him every Saturday morning on TV. Didn't know that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. God bless Jack and Suzi and their family! ❤💔❤

Always enjoyed seeing Jack Hanna on television. Such a nice handsome man. Alzheimer's is such a terrible disease. Love and prayers to Jack and his family.

Thank you for sharing this, Suzi, you didn’t have to. I have loved Jack for so long. Praying for you, Jack and the family. I lost a loved one to Alzheimer’s and it isn’t easy. Please take care of yourself, too, and don’t feel bad for reaching out if you need help.

The world is a better place with a guy like Jack Hanna!! ❤

I was a flight attendant and lucky enough to meet Jack several times. He always took me with him to baggage claim to meet the animals that we ferried with us in the animal cargo...he took them all out of their cages one by one and let me interact with them. He gave me so much. and I could tell showing me and teaching me gave him some happiness. So, thank you Jack, you hold a place in my heart. Wishing you and your family many blessings.

How fast life goes by, and brings triumphs and pitfalls... My grandmother suffered Jack's fate, passed away in 2017 after a 5 yr battle with Alzheimer's at 97 y/o. You only start to realize how short life is when all your favorite childhood celebrities have almost completely died off.

Having an unhappy childhood, I remember Jack Hanna bringing some joy. It is good to see that Mr. Hanna is in nature and surrounded by love and a good wife. I believe that on some level he understands.

I’m sorry to hear about Jack’s condition. I’m 62 and this man was one of my biggest heros growing up. I’m grateful that he has his beautiful wife and his family around him.

Jack Hanna’s contributions to the humans and animals of this planet are immeasurable. My heart goes out to Suzi.❤️

I am so sorry. My mother had Alzheimer’s, and she was so vibrant and raise six beautiful children and was a wonderful partner to my dad, and was his caregiver when he had cancer and it was heartbreaking to see her journey downhill, but we have such wonderful memories of her as you do with Jack. He was my favorite guest on David Letterman and I have seen all of his shows two or three times. What a wonderful personality and he was so funny. He taught me so much about animals from all around the world. I know how hard it is to be a caregiver especially if it’s your life partner, and having to witness what they are going through each day. You both have given us wonderful memories of your travels together. So glad we will be able to watch them over and over. Bless you both and thank you. 🙏🙏🙏❤❤

He has left us with so many great memories. He truly had a wonderful life.

I worked with Jack twice and I can say he was one of the sweetest humans I've ever met. My dogs loved him.

God Bless both of them, and all those affected by this terrible disease.

This is so sad! No one had the chemistry like Jack and David Letterman. They made me laugh, and it was pure magic! Get well Jack!

A great man I feel I grew up with. He will always be dearly loved for what he gave to us all.

My father passed away with Alzheimer's disease. It was hard and I know exactly what you're going through. The only thing I can advise is to not scorn him when he can't remember something: "Nah it's not coming to you" because one of the last things they lose is the ability to know that they've lost. Just let whatever's left of him know that you understand and that he doesn't have to try so hard because you love him no matter what.

I grew up watching Mr.Hanna on TV. Losing a mother to Alzheimers I know all too well how difficult this is for the family. Prayers to all.

If everyone was more like Jack Hanna our world and lives would be completely different and worth living. Hats off to you sir. Your legacy and love for animals will forever live on and never be forgotten.

That's terrible to happen to a person who spent their whole life learning and sharing that knowledge. Thank you sir for all the great memories you gave us. You are a icon and we were lucky to have you!

So sad to see such an active and knowledgeable man like this. As a retired nurse, I have always said during my career and even today that Alzheimer’s is the worst disease ever!

This is pretty heartbreaking. Jack was such a beacon of energy and humor. He was always a little bit chaotic every time he appeared on TV, but in such a fun way that everyone loved him. He's incredibly fortunate to have such a loving and dedicated wife. I know it must be hardest on her. Wish them both the best.

My heart goes out to both of them. He will be remembered for his great love of animals.

HE'S missed, HE'S such a gentleman, I miss him, God bless you more Mr. Jack, and your family.

Mrs. Hanna is the epitome of in sickness and in health. It’s strongly obvious that she loves her husband 🙏🏿💖

This lovely man is responsible for teaching the world respect for all creatures. I met him in Minneapolis at petco openings, and hundreds of families came to meet and hear him. Thank you, Jack Hanna.

He is a legend. He has brought so much joy to many people.

Getting old is not for sissies. Jack must have been such a great positive influence on the young. I used to love watching his shows and enjoying his energy and enthusiasm. Stay as strong as possible, Jack.

A decent beautiful man whose entire life was devoted to animals around the world. He will be missed around the world. 🇺🇸😍🥰👍

When I was a child, we didn't have cable, just 4 channels. Every Saturday mid-day, the local broadcast stations brought on Jack Hanna, with all of his amazing animals and educational information. My children also grew to love watching him on different shows. What an amazing person ❤.

God bless Jack. He did much to acknowledge all species of animals on earth. He is a great man who helped teach and inspire people to love and respect animals. We will ever be grateful for his presence. May he live on many more years to come. Bless his wife , who gives him care and love. Thumbs up🤗🤗🤗😇😇😇

It is such a cruel disease. I continue to watch Jack on TV in better days. Wishing the best to you. God bless you and Jack and your family!

I had no idea he was diagnosed and now I am seeing this. I am utterly shocked. I loved watching all of his shows growing up and this breaks my heart. Praying for him and his family.

This is hurting my heart seeing someone I've been a fan of for so long disappearing 😢 All the knowledge that's being stolen from him by altzheimers is upsetting, but he shared so much of it with the world that we're blessed to have been around to hear it. My mom was also stolen by altzheimers, so I understand the meaning of the long goodbye. God, please watch over the Hanna family. And all the rest of us too.

My grandson Jack loved watching Jack Hannah on Letterman. Jack is only 11 years old but Thanks to KZfaq we can watch Jack Hannah on the Letterman show. We truly hope they find a cure for him and all the others who suffer from alzheimers. Bless you Suzi for caring for him at home with family and friends who love him. That alone will make a difference in his health and well-being. Bless you Suzi and all those who love and care for Jack. My Father in law suffered from this disease also but he was placed in a V.A. hospital and unfortunately he went down hill fairly quicly. His name was also Jack, and luckily my children got to know him and enjoyed walking with their Grampa before he was placed into an institution. They said he never smiled anymore but as soon as my children walked in the room he would always look up and smile at me like he was trying to say Thank-You I am still here, please don't forget about me. My Dad used to drive up to visit him once a week and he always recognized him and would say Hi Leo. Thank you Dad, I'm so glad you stayed healthy and happy all of your days with us. We miss you. And we definitely miss the laughter Jack brought us. Get Better Jack, stay close to Suzi and your family and friends. It helps

This man has a purest heart and everything he did was so genuine and funny, everybody loved him and he loved his animals.

Thank you, Suzi, for sharing such a personal story with us. Jack is very loved by millions of people who will remember his Legacy. He brought his passion into the spotlight and it shined brightly. Godspeed to Jack on his next journey, and all the peace, love, and privacy to you, Suzi, through all the days, months and years to come.

Jack Hanna gave us so many wonderful memories and his love of animals and nature showed through in everything he did. His conservation efforts made a huge impact on how animals are kept and bred in captivity today. People would laugh seeing him on the Johnny Carson show because of the animal's antics, but his whole point of being there - was so people could actually see the wonder of that animal and want to save it. Thank you Jack - for taking us to far off lands we would never see ourselves and teaching us about the wonders of animals - big and small, and for leaving behind a Zoo that is world renowned for its efforts in conservation.

I just lost my mother, it was three years of her yelling “Help Me!!!” Over and over, day after day, she just wouldn’t stop. Her mind latched onto those two words and that’s all she yelled. I’m so glad she is with my father, I miss them both dearly, death can be a blessing, it’s cold of me to say, but she deserved peace after her struggle. I love you mom! I loved watching Jack, he made so many laugh, Don’t waste a minute folks.

Mr. Hanna, words cannot express how I and so many others feel about what you brought us. You will remain in history along with other greats such as Marlin Perkins and Jacques Costeau. You are an incredible human being. Thank you Sir.

I’d have never thought of this type of ending for Jack. I’m so sorry. He’s been a pillar of a man for so long.

Jack was a part of my growing up. I’ll never forget him.

His kindness will be remembered for a long time! God bless him and his family

My three boys were able to see Jack at the Ohio zoo and I'm so grateful to have been able to do that! The boys are all adults now and we still have all his videos! God bless you and praying for you and Jack!! Thank you Jack for all you did. ❤

My Grandma had dementia. I said at her funeral that she forgot everthing she had done for me. She helped raise me and was always in my corner. Heartbreaking to watch someone go through that.

You're not alone. My mother began "drifting away" years ago. As time goes by, the moments when she's "in" became precious. I wanted to grab her shirt sleeves and begged her not to leave, but she only stayed a few hours at most. Now, mom doesn't really come back anymore. I choke back tears every time I think of mom. I visit mom in the nursing home every weekend, and it's emotionally devastating. I miss you, mom. I miss you so much...

What a great wife. Every man should be so lucky.

A man that will never be forgotten. Hopefully TV will continue to run his show for generations.

We Buckeyes still love Jack. This horrible disease breaks your heart. Sending prayers for you, Jack and the rest of your family.

So heartbreaking. Jack is forever a national treasure.

I watch Jack Hannah every Saturday morning. Prayers for the whole family. ❤

We all love Jack. All the critters love him too.💖💖💖

We will never forget Jack Hanna and his love of animals. This terrible disease is so hard on families.

At 70, this man taught me as an adult to absolutely love and appreciate the beautiful wildlife on this planet. His use of humor while shoving important facts in my face brought so much joy to me personally. Sitting here crying my eyes out, but I know that the Love that Jack imparted to me for the planet will live on in me and millions of others. . . Love Never Fails . . . Thank you Mr. Jack!!!

Only wish in his mind he could know how much the world 🌎 loves him .he will always be a wonderful legend that will always be remembered and will always be loved throughout history ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💖 💕

My heart goes out to his family. God Bless you all!

Having lost my mother to this horrible disease I understand the sadness and frustration. I'm just glad he is in a peaceful environment surrounded by nature, animals, and love.

In my life I've been through 3 wars and was shot to pieces in the last one. I'm hardened to the core from my life's experiences. I went through Alzheimer's with my mother a few years ago and towards the end her condition reduced me to being on my knees and crying like a baby. It is a very hard pill to swallow when your own mother looks straight into your eyes and has no idea who you are. I can fully relate to Suzi's feelings towards Jack. My heart goes out to Ms Suzi along with all my prayers.

Thank you Jack for the good you did in the animal kingdom. Presenting wild animal awareness while having loads of fun on the late night talk show circuit along with all the other countless media appearances. His wife is such a sweetheart making sure his twilight years are spent in safe company. His legacy will live on for generations, he inspired so many of us to appreciate the strange creatures that coexist among us. Jack Hanna made the world a better place for us all!

He is such a legend. I still watch him with my grandkids. He was so funny yet so caring for all the animals. Im sorry he has this disease. Im so glad he has you Suzy and that beautiful place in Montana.

I appreciate that Suzi Hannah allowed an article about Jack and Alzheimer's and also this video. I think it will mean a lot to people beginning the same long journey. His whole family is left with so many memories of all the adventures they had, and that is comforting. He will always be in my memories as I always watched his shows and especially loved seeing him on David Letterman. They played off each other and gave me so many belly laughs that I so needed. God bless you, Hanna family and especially Jack!

Loved Jack.....his personality, his voice, his curiosity about the world and its wildlife, his charm, his sense of humor, his outgoingness. I'm glad his wife is such a superb caretaker.

I am 59 years old and have always enjoyed the many, many shows! I’ve enjoyed traveling the world through television! Thank you!!!!

I will always remember Jack from television with all the great animals. Thank you so much! God Bless you Both ❤

I am a proud Ohioan. I do deeply appreciate Jack for being a animal champion, the founder of The Wilds, director of The Columbus zoo. God bless your whole family and please know we in spirit stand with you in the fight against Alzheimers disease. 😊 t.y.

When I was younger I LOOOOOOVED when Jack would go on the Lettermen show. He was so happy, zany, quirky, and funny. I hope that deep down inside he knows that he affected millions of children when it comes to how they view animals. His curiosity was infectious and I'd run to my Encyclopedias to find out more about the animals he had with him on the show. Bless you Jack!

What an incredible man. He could teach you about wildlife and had jokes at the same time. When I think of Jack Hanna, I can't help but smile. We love you Jack!! ❤

I grew up in Columbus. Loved Jack Hanna, was so proud of the Zoo and how he represented it. It makes me sad to see his family suffer as he slips away. I’ll be praying for him and his family. 😢. God Bless

It's heartbreaking to know Jack has Alzheimer's. I lost my mother to this disease four years ago. She didn't recognize me the last two years of her life. It's was as though she was already gone long before she actually died. Jack was always such a joy to watch on TV. His love of animals and nature was so beautiful. I'm grateful that he had a wonderful wife to share his adventures with. She's giving him the loving care he deserves.

I love Jack and his wife. I have been watching his channel non stop for days. They are such a blessing to us and the animals.❤

God Bless you Jack Hanna and wife Susie. You had the best show ever!

I'm so sorry that Jack has Alzheimers. My mother had it and it's a horrible, devastating disease. It not only strips of your memories. It can lead to be unable to walk, talk or basic functions. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy

What a kind, intelligent, caring man who made the Columbus Zoo a world class institution. Suzi continues to be a loving and devoted partner. She has a world of people who support her.

I grew up watching Jack Hanna shows I'm 61 and I still watch his TV show,my heart goes out to him and his family ❤❤❤❤

As jack would probably say, This is Jack Hanna reporting from my base camp in Montana, thanks for watching.

What an icon. What a gentleman. What a wonderful human being.

Thank you to The Columbus Dispatch for giving us this update on our beloved Jack. I'm sure Suzi has a beautiful and stalwart support system to help her care for Jack as they take this journey together, but having gone through this sadness myself, please be aware of the silent and secret toll it can take on you as they drift away. It took me by surprise after my husband passed, and I'm still trying to get my emotional feet back under me. I wish I would have known to take better care of myself during our Alzheimers journey. I miss my Philip everyday. Much love to Suzi, the kids, and of course, Jack, one of a kind, heart and soul guy.

I used to make sure to watch David Letterman, and especially Johnny Carsons shows when Jack was on. Laughed so hard at how Jack always brought a surprise to Johnny on the show. Johnny Carson got pee'd on, critters in his hair, or Jack would have handed something that Johnny was thoroughly scared of, over to Johnny. Jack was always so sure footed and knew what he was doing. Laughed so hard. Jack was always a joy to watch. The good of him was so apparent! Thank you for it all.

It’s called “The Long Goodbye”. I am currently going through the same thing with my soon-to-be 95 year old mother. It’s heartbreaking.

I am so sorry to hear this about Jack! Alzheimer's and Dementia are both horrible illnesses to have. The confusion they go through is heart wrenching. Thank you Jack for all you gave to us over the years. God Bless you and keep you