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The Zoo Is Our Life : Jack Hanna s Family Reveals Dementia Diagnosis, Retirement From Public Eye By Lydia Taylor Ohio UPDATED 5:35 PM ET Apr. 07, 2021 PUBLISHED 1:24 PM ET Apr. 07, 2021 PUBLISHED 1:24 PM EDT Apr. 07, 2021
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OHIO Well-renowned animal expert and advocate Jack Hanna, 74, has been diagnosed with dementia, his family revealed in a letter Wednesday, and will be stepping back from public life.
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Jack Hanna, more commonly known as Jungle Jack, has dementia, his family revealed Wednesday
In a letter written by his three daughters, they said Hanna will be taking a step back from public appearances
Hanna has worked at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for more than 40 years, first serving as executive director and then moving into the spokesperson role