If you're into Japanese variety shows, you've definitely heard of veteran host Tamori (タモリ). This guy's a national treasure, known for his wide-ranging interests and razor-sharp wit.
But here's the kicker: the 80-year-old recently dropped a bombshell, revealing in public that he's experiencing symptoms that could point to dementia – sometimes even "all the symptoms." Naturally, this sent shockwaves through the media and his massive fanbase.
On the NHK show "Chiteki Tankyu Frontier Morita Kazuyoshi・Yamanaka Shinya no!?", Tamori candidly shared: "It's a very real problem; I've got almost all the symptoms. Like forgetting people's names, forgetting things I've done, or even opening the fridge and just standing there, thinking, 'Huh? What was I doing?' and just chilling in the cold air." While he delivered it with his signature humor, it highlighted a stark reality many will face, especially for an 80-year-old grappling with potential dementia.
Many fans, upon hearing the news, were genuinely surprised to realize Tamori is already 80 years old, exclaiming, "Wait, he's 80 already?!" Others pointed out that dementia rates for those in their early 80s in Japan aren't low, with roughly 15% for men and nearly 25% for women, making such symptoms not uncommon even for a celebrity.
Netizens shared that Tamori's confession hit them "right in the feels." Despite his humorous delivery, they acknowledged, "This is a reality everyone faces." Some even chimed in, admitting they often open the fridge and forget why, adding, "Even young people do that!" Others offered a more optimistic take: "The fact that he's aware of it means he's probably still okay." One even reassured, "If you can remember you're having these moments, you're still in the clear!"
Tamori's candid revelation shows that even a host who's brought laughter to audiences for decades can't escape the challenges of aging. Many fans reflected on the passage of time, expressing hopes like: "Tamori's humor is a cherished memory from our childhoods; please take good care of yourself."
via： togetter