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Israeli Basketball Legend Miki Berkovich Battles Dementia, Former Teammates Express Heartfelt Support
Miki Berkovich, Israel's basketball icon, has been battling dementia with Lewy bodies for over two years, requiring constant care. Former teammates Tal Brody and Moti Daniel expressed deep sorrow and support, while Berkovich’s son shared the family’s heartfelt decision to disclose his condition.
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What happened
- 01Miki Berkovich has been battling dementia with Lewy bodies for two and a half years.
- 02He requires close supervision and cannot live independently as before.
- 03Former teammate Tal Brody visits weekly and recalls their close friendship.
- 04National team manager Moti Daniel called Berkovich a legendary figure in Israeli sports.
- 05Berkovich’s son revealed the family’s decision to disclose his condition out of love.
- 06Dementia with Lewy bodies causes cognitive decline and Parkinson-like symptoms, with no cure.
The disease causes cognitive and motor decline, with no current cure.
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